Shaun of the Dead (2004)

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Shaun of the Dead remains the definitive horror comedy of the naughties. The film is unrelentingly funny. The gore also hits at just the right moment. Shaun of the Dead never lets you forget what it is, as well as keeping a consistent tone. Simon Pegg is hilariously good as Shaun, an english slacker who must rise up when his small town becomes overrun by zombies. Edgar Wright brilliantly directs the film, showing the man knows how to mix genres. Not once does he beat you over the head with everything he does. The writing is funny and clever. This movie isn’t for everyone admittedly. The high amount of gore may turn some viewers off. Hardcore horror fans will appreciate Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg, and Nick Frost’s tongue-in-cheek approach. The comedy is smart, and the pop-culture references are so cleverly placed, it requires an extensive knowledge of the genre and multiple views to catch them. Shaun of the Dead introduced the world to two geniuses, and has become a modern staple of Halloween.

10 / 10