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2004 · 99 min · R

Shaun of the Dead

Directed by Edgar Wright · Horror, Comedy

Shaun of the Dead (2004) is a Horror film, directed by Edgar Wright set in London during the 2000s. It runs 99 minutes and is rated R.

A zombie and survival, with a darkly comic and comedic tone. Themes of friendship and survival run throughout.

Composer
Dan MudfordPete Woodhead
Cinematography
David M. Dunlap
Cast
Simon PeggNick FrostKate AshfieldLucy DavisDylan MoranJessica HynesPenelope WiltonBill Nighy

The world of this film

Setting

Where
London
Setting
Urban
When
2000s

Premise & themes

Premise
ZombieSurvival
Themes
FriendshipSurvival
Tone
Darkly ComicComedicTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadEnsemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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