When Edgar Wright’s Shaun of the Dead, a romantic comedy with zombies (or zom-rom-com, as it was immediately dubbed by pundits) hit theaters in 2004, it instantly earned a place alongside The Return of the Living Dead (1985) and Peter Jackson’s Braindead (aka Dead-Alive) (1992) as one of the best horror/comedies of all time, as well as a winning tale of love and true friendship.
There is plenty of gore for the hounds, sharp witty dialogue jammed with inside jokes, and wonderfully drawn characters fleshed out with gusto by a cast of lovable wackos. But the movie’s dedicated investment to its onscreen situation is its true triumph, elevating it far beyond the sophomoric hi-jinks of Scary Movie and its ilk.
Two decades later, Shaun of the Dead remains a feast for the eyes, ears, and, dare I say, souls of horror fans everywhere. So join AC and his awesome panel of guests (Kevin Matthews, Katie McLean Hainsworth, Chris Hainsworth, Michelle Courvais, Jess Ader) as we draw a pint, grab a packet of Hog Lumps, and settle in at the Winchester, where the Queen (on the jukebox) is loud, the records are flying in the backyard, and love and zombies conquer all.
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