Shaun of the Dead (2004) Horror Comedy
Shaun of the Dead (2004) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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Shaun of the Dead Plot Synopsis:
Shaun (Simon Pegg) doesn't have a very good day, so he decides to turn his life around by getting his ex to take him back, but he times it for right in the middle of what may be a zombie apocalypse. But for him, it's an opportunity to show everyone he knows how useful he is by saving them all. All he has to do is survive, and get his ex back.
Edgar Wright"s Shaun of the Dead (2004) is a comedy horror and cult favorite. The zombies in this film and story make his movie a personal favorite with many horror fans. Shaun of the Dead had an estimated movie budget of about four million euros. Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, and Kate Ashfield star in Shaun of the Dead.
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Shaun of the Dead Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2004 (more 2004 movies)
Box Office: $14,461,359
Awards: 14
Nominations: 20
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, France, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Shaun of the Dead Release Dates In Theaters: Sep 24, 2004, Netflix: Dec 01, 2018
Writers: Simon Pegg, Edgar Wright
Producers: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Mark Hudson, Alison Owen, Nira Park, Ronaldo Vasconcellos, Natascha Wharton, James Wilson
Editors: Chris Dickens
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Shaun of the Dead Plot Synopsis:
Shaun (Simon Pegg) doesn't have a very good day, so he decides to turn his life around by getting his ex to take him back, but he times it for right in the middle of what may be a zombie apocalypse. But for him, it's an opportunity to show everyone he knows how useful he is by saving them all. All he has to do is survive, and get his ex back.
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Shaun of the Dead (2004) Cast (Click to Expand)
Shaun of the Dead Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Simon Pegg | ... | Shaun |
| Kate Ashfield | ... | Liz |
| Nick Frost | ... | Ed |
| Lucy Davis | ... | Dianne |
| Dylan Moran | ... | David |
| Nicola Cunningham | ... | Mary |
| Keir Mills | ... | Clubber 1 (as Kier Mills) |
| Matt Jaynes | ... | Clubber 2 |
| Gavin Ferguson | ... | Football Kid |
| Peter Serafinowicz | ... | Pete |
| Horton Jupiter | ... | Homeless Man |
| Tim Baggaley | ... | The Usher |
| Arvind Doshi | ... | Nelson |
| Rafe Spall | ... | Noel |
| Sonnell Dadral | ... | Danny (as Sonell Dadral) |
| Samantha Day | ... | Woman on Trisha |
| Trisha Goddard | ... | Trisha Goddard |
| David Park | ... | Grave Scientist |
| Finola Geraghty | ... | Distraught Vox Pop |
| Bill Nighy | ... | Philip |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Simon Pegg (b. February 14, 1970) – Shaun
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: The Cast | Dr. Russel Fell | The Fresh Pegg - Kate Ashfield (b. May 28, 1972) – Liz
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Nick Frost (b. March 28, 1972) – Ed
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Cutmaster Frost - Lucy Davis (b. February 17, 1973) – Dianne
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Lucy Davies - Dylan Moran – David
- Nicola Cunningham – Mary
- Keir Mills – Clubber 1 (as Kier Mills)
- Matt Jaynes – Clubber 2
- Gavin Ferguson – Football Kid
- Peter Serafinowicz (b. July 10, 1972) – Pete
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 3½" (1.92 m)
Also known as: Gelg | Peter Serafinovic | Peter Serafinowichz | Pete Serafinowicz - Horton Jupiter – Homeless Man
- Tim Baggaley – The Usher
- Arvind Doshi – Nelson
- Rafe Spall (b. March 10, 1983) – Noel
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Rafe - Sonnell Dadral – Danny (as Sonell Dadral)
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