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Shaun of the Dead (2004)

Shaun of the Dead

Director: Edgar Wright

Writer: Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg

Production / Distribution: Working Title Films

Cast: Simon Pegg (Shaun), Nick Frost (Liz), Kate Ashfield (Ed), Lucy Davis (Dianne), Dylan Moran (David)

Release Date: September 24, 2004

Genre: Horror / Romance / Comedy

Duration: 1h 39m

Country: United Kingdom

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Story Overview

Shaun of the Dead is a sharp and inventive genre hybrid that blends romantic comedy with zombie horror, redefining both with distinctly British wit and self-aware humor.

Shaun (Simon Pegg) is a directionless thirty-something whose life has stalled completely. He works a dead-end retail job, neglects his relationship, and spends most of his evenings drinking at the Winchester pub with his slacker best friend Ed (Nick Frost). Caught between an overbearing mother and a frustrated girlfriend, Shaun seems incapable of taking responsibility for his future.

Everything changes overnight when a sudden zombie outbreak turns London into a battlefield. Forced to finally take action, Shaun sets out on a reckless but oddly heartfelt mission: rescue his loved ones, survive the apocalypse, and prove that he can grow up—while still stopping for a pint.

Balancing absurd comedy with genuine emotional stakes, the film cleverly subverts zombie-movie conventions while paying affectionate homage to classics like Night of the Living Dead. Its rapid-fire dialogue, visual gags, and character-driven humor have cemented it as a modern cult classic and one of the most influential horror comedies of its era.

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