Edgar Wright: The Definitive Guide To Homages, Influences And References

By Edward Owen /

When Shaun, Barbara and Phillip are arguing about what they should do €“ Phillip says he doesn€™t want to go to the doctor because he ran the wound under a cold tap and had his jabs when he went to the Isle of Wight, and Barbara won€™t leave without Phillip €“ the sound of a boiling kettle can be heard in the background €“ this is a reference to the €˜Approaching Train€™ sound effect in the Godfather€™s restaurant scene, and is used as a way of ramping up the tension.