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

By Edward Owen /

When the zombies finally break into the Winchester Shaun uses the line 'Get behind me, get behind me' before the haphazard clock-shooting-method scene €“ once again using an Alien-inspired 360-dgree camera pan €“ is a homage to Star Wars. More specifically, it€™s a direct quote from everyone€™s favourite lovable rogue/mercenary captain Hans Solo, a line he utters in the first movie. After all, if you are going to reference, reference from the best.