Genres
Comedy horror film
Shaun of the Dead (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Shaun of the Dead is a 2004 comedy horror film directed by Edgar Wright, starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Kate Ashfield. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $31.6 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Outstanding British Film at the BAFTA 2005. Critics gave it 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Edgar Wright
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Focus Features
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Shaun of the Dead About?
The premise of Shaun of the Dead without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a sudden zombie outbreak hits London, slacker Shaun finds his ordinary life thrown into chaos. He must step up and protect his girlfriend, Liz, and his mother, confronting his own shortcomings along the way. Armed with a cricket bat and a quick wit, Shaun and his friends fight to survive the escalating undead threat and find a safe haven amidst the mayhem.
Shaun of the Dead Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- zombie apocalypse
- pub
- british horror
- zombie
- flesh eating zombie
- best friend
- zombie violence
- zombie outbreak
- zombie parody
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- mother son relationship
- zombie attack
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- zombie bite
- zombie film
- zombie survival
- bitten by a zombie
- human versus zombie
- imitating a zombie
- winchester rifle
- friendship between men
- british comedy
- jukebox
- breakup
- friendship
- eaten alive
- record collection
- cricket bat
- zombie girl
- killing a zombie
- reference to queen
- zombie child
- hit with a shovel
- dead body
- flatulence
- anti hero
- secret love
- loss of husband
- loss of mother
- shot in the forehead
- swat team
- lead character played by screenwriter
- c word
- retail employee
- dead end job
- part of trilogy
- first part
- zombie comedy
- pun in title
- midnight movie
- grindhouse film
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Cast & crew
Shaun of the Dead Cast
Simon Pegg leads the cast, with Nick Frost and Kate Ashfield. Directed by Edgar Wright.
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Director Edgar Wright
From the director
More from Edgar Wright
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Ratings
Shaun of the Dead Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Shaun of the Dead 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.
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IMDb 7.9 /10
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
User score 8.2
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TMDB 75% User score
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Plot
Shaun of the Dead Plot Summary
What happens in Shaun of the Dead from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Crouch End, London, electronics salesman Shaun is feeling lost and lacks purpose in his life. His colleagues, particularly Noel (played by Rafe Spall), disrespect him, while his relationship with his stepfather Philip (portrayed by Bill Nighy) is strained, with their encounters limited to a mere visit every couple of months. Moreover, his girlfriend Liz is frustrated with their monotonous routine of visiting the same pub, the Winchester, night after night. Shaun shares Liz’s disdain for her friends Dianne (Lucy Davis) and David (Dylan Moran), and the tension in their relationship escalates when Liz ends their romantic involvement after Shaun forgets to book a dinner reservation.
Full summary
The whole story of Shaun of the Dead, scene by scene
Box office
Shaun of the Dead Box Office
Shaun of the Dead grossed $31.6 million worldwide. $14.5 million came from the US and Canada and $17.2 million (54%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$31.6M
- US & Canada
- $14.5M
- International
- $17.2M
US & Canada 46%
Rest of the world 54%
Awards
Shaun of the Dead Awards & Nominations
Shaun of the Dead earned 2 award nominations, including Outstanding British Film at the BAFTA 2005.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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BAFTA 2005 2 nominations- Nominated Outstanding British Film
- Nominated Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer
Videos
Shaun of the Dead Trailers & Videos
13 videos: 2 trailers, 10 clips and 1 featurette.
- Trailer 20th Anniversary Release Official Trailer
- Clip 'Throwing Records’ Official Clip
- Clip ‘Have You Got Any Papers’ Clip
- Clip ‘Zombie Practice’ Official Clip
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Shaun of the Dead?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is Shaun's occupation?
Cars
Cars in Shaun of the Dead
43 cars on screen, including the 1986 Jaguar Sovereign V12 Series III and the 1996 Renault Mégane 1.
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1996 Renault Mégane 1 Important role -
Leyland Lynx MkI Minor role -
1994 Leyland DAF 45.150 Minor role
Details
Shaun of the Dead Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “L'alba dei morti dementi” and “Zombie Party - Uma Noite... de Morte”.
- Also known as
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- L'alba dei morti dementi
- Zombie Party - Uma Noite... de Morte
- Todo Mundo Quase Morto
- Zombies Party
- Ein Zombie kommt selten allein
- 笑死人凶間
- Zombies Party (Una noche... de muerte)
- Muertos de risa
- Shaun, kuolleiden kunkku
- 새벽의 황당한 저주
- Зомби по имени Шон
- Lupata cu zombi
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- 行走的肖恩
- 僵尸肖恩
- Zombies Party - Uma Noite... de Morte
- Zombilerin Şafağı
- Haláli hullák hajnala
- Wysyp żywych trupów
- Soumrak mrtvých
- Το Ξύσιμο των Νεκρών
- รุ่งอรุณแห่งความวาย(ป่วง)
- Súmrak mŕtvych
- מת על המתים
- Зомбі на ім’я Шон
- Lupta cu zombi
- 活人甡吃
- Шон от мъртвите
- ショーン・オブ・ザ・デッド
- Zombių karalius
- El Despertar de los Muertos
- Shaun et les zombies
- Giữa Bầy Xác Sống
- شون و الموتى
- Shaun ja zombid
- Noć glupih mrtvaca
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FAQ
Shaun of the Dead FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Shaun of the Dead, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shaun of the Dead?
Shaun of the Dead runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Shaun of the Dead released?
Shaun of the Dead was released on September 24, 2004.
Who directed Shaun of the Dead?
Shaun of the Dead was directed by Edgar Wright.
More films by Edgar Wright Who is in the cast of Shaun of the Dead?
Shaun of the Dead stars Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Kate Ashfield.
How much did Shaun of the Dead make at the box office?
Shaun of the Dead grossed $31.6 million worldwide ($14.5 million domestic, $17.2 million international).
How is Shaun of the Dead rated?
Shaun of the Dead has 7.9/10 on IMDb, 76 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Was Shaun of the Dead nominated for any awards?
Shaun of the Dead received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Shaun of the Dead have a post-credit scene?
No. Shaun of the Dead has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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