15 Things You Somehow Missed In Shaun Of The Dead

15. Tributes To The Past

There are subtle nods and tributes to other classic horror movies scattered throughout Shaun Of The Dead, including tributes to iconic directors and actors from the genre.

For example the name of the supermarket in the film is Landis, this is a tribute to director John Landis, famous for making An American Werewolf In London, as well as Michael Jackson’s legendary ‘Thriller’ music video.

Elsewhere, the name of the Italian restaurant where Shaun is supposed to take Liz for their date is ‘Fulci’s’, named after the Italian horror movie director, Lucio Fulci. Also, Shaun’s place of work, ‘Foree Electric’, takes its name from actor Ken Foree, who appeared in both the 1978 and 2004 versions of Dawn Of The Dead.

Foree is also known for his role as Roger Rockmore in the greatest TV show ever made, Kenan & Kel.