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Shaun of the Dead

Shaun (Simon Pegg) doesn't have a very good day, so he decides to turn his life around by getting his ex to take him back, but he times it for right in the middle of what may be a zombie apocalypse. But for him, it's an opportunity to show everyone he knows how useful he is by saving them all. All he has to do is survive, and get his ex back. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Comedy, Horror), release year 2004, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of Shaun of the Dead

Shaun (Simon Pegg) doesn't have a very good day, so he decides to turn his life around by getting his ex to take him back, but he times it for right in the middle of what may be a zombie apocalypse. But for him, it's an opportunity to show everyone he knows how useful he is by saving them all. All he has to do is survive, and get his ex back.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Comedy, Horror), release year 2004, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2004
  • Released 24 Sep 2004
  • Runtime 99 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 7.8/10 from 630,456 votes
  • Metascore 76/100
  • Genres Comedy, Horror
  • Languages English
  • Countries United Kingdom, France, United States

Cast

Simon Pegg, Kate Ashfield, Nick Frost

Direction and writing

Directed by: Edgar Wright

Written by: Simon Pegg, Edgar Wright

Awards and recognition

Nominated for 3 BAFTA 14 wins & 20 nominations total

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