A fun horror movie.

Rating: 7/10 (28 September 2004)

Shaun of the Dead is a British import, and apparently was a big hit overseas. It's tag line is "A Romantic Comedy. With Zombies." and I think that about sums the movie up. It's not necessarily a spoof on zombie movies like I had expected but a homage to George Romero and horror movies in general. In a recent Fangoria article, the director even admitted that the movie should take place in the same universe as the Romero trilogy of zombie flicks - and that this was a representation of what was happening in Great Britain at the same time. There is plenty of humor but at the core it's a love story. I think it's a great date movie actually if you and your loved one dig horror. I can't say it's my favorite zombie movie (Dawn of the Dead wins that honor) but it's one of my favorite comedies this year. It's just a good time at the movies, and if you hate hard-core horror this is a good alternative.