Shaun of the Dead

Shaun of the Dead

Not Your Typical Zombie Movie!

Who’s the real zombie in this 2004 flick? “Shaun of the Dead” stars Simon Pegg as Shaun, a man with no real ambition who meanders through his daily routines. He seems quite content with his job at an electronics store, going to the Winchester (the local pub), and hanging out with his girlfriend, Liz (Kate Ashfield) and his roommate Ed (Nick Frost). But things take a drastic turn when Liz gives him an ultimatum.

After Liz breaks up with him, things for Shaun go from bad to worse. Oblivious to the news reports of strange things happening in the vicinity, Shaun goes about his day until he and Ed notice a stranger in their backyard. At first assuming that the lady is drunk, Shaun and Ed quickly realize the predicament they’re in. So what do they do? They immediately run to the television to see the local news while they’re having tea.

Soon, with cricket bat in tow, the pair devises a plan. First, the two concoct several scenarios to save Shaun’s mom, Barbara (Penelope Wilton) and stepfather, Philip (Bill Nighy), who has already been bitten by a zombie. Although they differ, at first, on where they should end up, one thing is for sure, they’re going to kill Philip. The next part of the plan is to rescue Liz and her friends Diane (Lucy Davis) and David (Dylan Moran). After that, they’ll comfortably stay at the Winchester until all is well once again. But with flesh eating zombies on the loose, will the group survive long enough to make it to the pub?

“Shaun of the Dead” is one of those pleasantly surprising gems! It also isn’t your typical zombie movie. The situation with the zombies seems almost secondary to the dilemmas facing the main cast. The characters deliver great performances and good comedic timing. (One of the funnier moments is when Diane is trying to teach the others how to act like zombies so they can blend in with them.)

Although the movie has more comedic moments than your typical horror movie, it’s important to remember that the film may not be for everyone. There are a few scenes that have plenty of gore.

But if you’re looking for a movie that’s a good mixture of “scary and funny”, make sure you pick up “Shaun of the Dead”. You won’t know whether to laugh or scream!

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This movie is available for purchase at Amazon.com and Half.com.