Dead-On Reviews
Created by the team behind the award-winning British comedy show "Spaced," "Shaun of the Dead" has scared up hordes of terrific reviews. Peter Travers at Rolling Stone raved "A blast of fright and fun! Keeps the blood and the laughs gushing" while Dave Kehr at The New York Times says "it's one of the most successful blends of terror and humor since 'American Werewolf in London.'" "The funniest film of the year actually delivers some serious jolts as well!" added New York Magazine.
Masters of scare and suspense have raved about the film. Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino claims "not only is it the best movie of this year, any year from here on in, when I watch 'Shaun of the Dead,' I'll be watching the best movie of the year!" Author Stephen King claims "it's a 10 on the Fun Meter and destined to be a cult classic," director Robert Rodriguez ("Once upon a time in Mexico") calls it "a classic!" and director Sam Raimi ("Spider-man" & "Spider-man 2") says "'Shaun of the Dead' rules!" "Hellboy" director Guillermo Del Toro states the film is "brilliant, inspired and perfectly executed! I love it!" But perhaps the highest complement of all comes from fright-master extraordinaire George A. Romero, creator of the original "Dawn of the Dead" and "Night of the Living Dead": "I thought 'Shaun of the Dead' was an absolute blast!"
A Casket Full Of Bonus Features
"Shaun of the Dead" is groaning with bonus features including:
* Missing Bits -- Outrageous outtakes and an all-new deleted scene not shown in theaters
* Raw Meat -- Never-before-seen casting tapes, Simon Pegg's video diary, Edgar & Simon's flip chart, special effects comparison and make-up tests
* T.V. Bits -- Interview with the band Coldplay
* Audio Commentary -. Uncensored commentary by the cast, including the zombies!
* "Story Gaps" -- Interviews with the actors on what happened to their characters, fun animated storyboards and voiceover by the talent
* Zombie Gallery -- Photo gallery and theatrical poster designs
"Shaun of the Dead" Synopsis
Get ready for a gut-busting, bone-mashing good time in the hilarious horror comedy, "Shaun of the Dead."
There comes a day in every man's life when he has to get off the couch ... and kill some zombies. When flesh-eating zombies are on the hunt for a bite to eat, it's up to slacker Shaun (Simon Pegg) and his best pal Ed to save their friends and family from becoming the next entree. Satisfy your bloodthirsty appetite with the movie that masters of horror and film critics alike are hailing as the funniest and scariest movie of the year. Novelist Stephen King gushes "it's a 10 on the fun meter and destined to be a cult classic" and Devin Gordon at Newsweek calls "Shaun of the Dead" "a bloody hoot!" It's a screamingly funny outrageous Zomedy that will have you dying with laughter.
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