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Classic Thoughts: Shaun of the Dead

shaun of the dead posterFor the month of October, my classic thoughts column is going to be devoted to horror films. With the release of, the starring, How to Lose Friends and Alienate People coming out this week, I thought I would start with the British horror/comedy that began Pegg’s current popularity.

Shaun of the Dead was advertised as a romantic comedy (with zombies). The film came out in North America about six months after Zack Snyder’s Dawn of the Dead remake, which probably helped it gain attention.

The film does a good job of mixing comedy and horror, with the film staring out as a laugh-out-loud comedy and slowly moving a more serious horror film towards the end.

The film was definitely a surprise hit and it helped Simon Pegg get recognition in North America.

10/10

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    Sean Patrick Kelly

    Sean Patrick Kelly is a Toronto-based freelance film critic and blogger with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies from York University. Since founding his site in 2004, Sean has shared his passion for cinema through insightful reviews and commentary. His work has also been featured in prominent outlets, including Toronto Film Scene, HuffPost Canada, Screen Anarchy, ScreenRant, and Rue Morgue Magazine.

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