Best Horror Movies

In the middle of the British contemporary society Shaun (Simon Pegg) works for a small electronic company in order to make enough money for the weekend and rent. Shaun does not have any dreams or expectations on life more than walking down to the Winchester, the local pub, and gulping a pint of beer. This is something that annoys and bores his girlfriend, Liz (Kate Ashfield), as she gives Shaun one final ultimatum to change his life perspective and do something with his life. This is easier said than done as Shaun quickly realizes when Liz drops him like a bad habit.

Troubled Shaun tries to find a way to fix his relationship with Liz, but it is all in vane as she wants nothing to do with him. In the backdrop of Shaun’s love issues he misses crucial news, as he usually does, relating human attacks on other humans are taking place where they try to bite or eat each other. Instead Shaun and his best friend, the freeloader Ed (Nick Frost), who spend the days at Shaun’s place playing video games, go to the Winchester to drown their sorrows. Simultaneously as London is stricken by an outbreak of zombies, Shaun gets drunk, works on his hangover, and goes to the local convenient store for a soda.

Shaun’s first contact with the zombies is hilarious as they assume that the person is excessively drunk as the zombie is moaning and stumbling towards them. However, when the two slackers are attacked, the film turns both gory and bloody. This could affect some of the audience as it sometimes is brutal, yet amusing. For example, Shaun and Ed try to kill the zombies with vinyl records by throwing them at their heads while deciding what record to throw and what record to keep.

Shaun of the Dead is a horror film that exploits horror with a crude level of comedy as the lazy attitude of Shaun and Ed infects the audience with belly aching humor. The humor is very real as many know and recognize Shaun and Ed in people they know, or in themselves. The love story between Liz and Shaun is also an element that brings further amusement to the audience as it is something to which the audience can relate. The ingredients that surround Shaun spice up the horror with a philosophy, or maybe a lack of, to which most viewers can connect. It is this connection with the audience that enhances the cinematic experience of the film. Ultimately, the comedy and horror bring together a light cinematic event, which should be enjoyed as it offers something for everyone.