Top Horror Films – #15 – Shaun of the Dead

October 17th, 2010 | POSTED BY Brandi Sperry

Shaun of the Dead
2004; directed by Edgar Wright; written by Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg

There is something uniquely satisfying about a film that successfully blends horror and comedy, and Shaun of the Dead is certainly the film that has best exemplified this feat in the last decade. I watched it again very recently, and was struck by how much time and care it takes to set up the world of the characters and their relationships, before the zombie element becomes the focus of the plot. This approach allows both the laughs and the tension to feel truly earned, even in the most out-there moments. With great performances, effects, editing, and music, there is little to criticize in this extraordinarily fun film.

Team Rankings:
Mark – #5
Ed – #6
Spencer – #18
Brandi – #19

Edgar Wright, Horror, Shaun of the Dead, Simon Pegg