Film archive, 2004

Shaun of the Dead

Director Edgar Wright

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Shaun is a man who has got nowhere in life and spends all day hanging around with his best mate Ed, who has got even less far; he even brings Ed along on dates with his girlfriend Liz. One day Liz has had enough of Shaun’s aimlessness and breaks up with him. Shaun is truly heartbroken, but being so hopeless, he can only vent his feelings by drinking and playing video games. Then one morning Shaun and Ed wake up to find a zombie in the back garden; worse, the whole city has nearly fallen. Now Shaun must find his inner hero and defend his family and friends. The opening film of maverick director Edgar Wright’s “Blood and Ice Cream Trilogy”, it set the template for the zombie comedy (zom-com). With a cast of British comedy stars, it became a worldwide box-office success on a small budget and a pop-culture phenomenon that rewards every repeat viewing.

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Film details

Director: Edgar Wright
Country/Region: United Kingdom
Year: 2004
Length: 99min
Original language: English
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Director

Edgar Wright

Credits

Director: Edgar Wright
Screenplay: Simon Pegg, Edgar Wright
Cast: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis, Dylan Moran

Festival appearances(1)

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Shaun of the Dead (4K Restoration)British Flair: A Showcase of Classic Cinema 2026British Flair: A Showcase of Classic Cinema

Festival history(1)

Shanghai Film Archive, 2026British Flair: A Showcase of Classic Cinema

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