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Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Starring: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Lucy Davis, Kate Ashfield
Director: Edgar Wright
Country: UK
Genre: Comedy, Horror
Sometimes the only thing that brings balance is the zombie apocalypse.
Shaun of the Dead isn’t the first to mix movie genres, but it certainly is one of the most successful in recent years, especially the horror realm. It’s first and foremost a comedy, setting up jokes rather than scares but it shouldn’t be discredited as a horror film as it has a conclusion equal to that of any of its many influences (Romero obviously and especially.) It brings together a quaint love story, but also a tale of friendship and finding a balance in life. There’s no question why this has reached such high levels of cult status as it’s got more than a handful of hilarious and memorable scenes, including one with a brilliant use of “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen.
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about 2 months ago
The brilliance of Shaun of the Dead is that it isn’t just a broad parody, but a loving tribute as well.
about 2 months ago
Fitz – Agreed. It’s interesting how it spends most of its time paying homage, then in the last portion of the film finds its way into its own. Love it!