A major turning point in the lineage of the horror genre, Edgar Wright's inaugural entry into the Cornetto trilogy kick-started a glut of British comedy horrors that would come flushing down the pike in subsequent years, though none could quite live up to the brilliant wit, smart in-jokes and creative gore of Shaun of the Dead. With its international success, the film made the careers of Wright, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost overnight, ensuring a steady stream of work ever since. Widely regarded as a classic by even Kings of the genre such as George A. Romero, Shaun of the Dead is perfectly balanced between hilarity, gory blood-letting and genuine tension. Best Moment: Queen's classic Don't Stop Me Now plays on the jukebox, leading the gang to beat the zombified owner of the Winchester pub with pool cues in tune to the drum beat. Hilarious.
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