Magical Mayhem

Rating: 9/10 (20 January 2018)

"Shaun of the Dead" (2004) is a comical horror that should be the standard for this hybrid genre. The film through the perspective of Shaun, played by Simon Pegg, through his lackluster life that is beginning to fall apart while enduring an inevitable zombie apocalypse. This film is riddled with comedy and a proper splash of gore. The point of this film, other than pure laughter, is teaching the viewer to overcome obstacles, which in this extreme zombie laden movie hits spot on.
The director, Edgar Wright, is a comical genius delivering films such as "Hot Fuzz," Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," and The World's End." He provides lessons in his film aside from the comedy and despite the gore. This film is his first major picture and it hit the mark. The editing and music helped to keep viewers locked in on the important moments in the film. Overall, this movie is a must watch for viewers who enjoy a good comedy and gore.