Shaun of the Dead
Taste attributes: comedyhorrormonster/alien/supernaturaldisasterfastunsavouryimaginarysimplelineargrittybig & variedemotionally undemandingall consuming questfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardysocial commentaryunderdog triumphsunlikely connections
"A romantic comedy. With zombies."
Boxlist takeA fantastical, straightforward horror comedy: morally murky and fast. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday.
Pace: fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: very dark · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: very simple · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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What lines up
- Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
- Originality: Balanced originality, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate
- Emotional punch: Undemanding, where this profile leans emotive / stirring
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Synopsis
Shaun lives a supremely uneventful life, which revolves around his girlfriend, his mother, and, above all, his local pub. This gentle routine is threatened when the dead return to life and make strenuous attempts to snack on ordinary Londoners.
Synopsis: TMDB
Taste Attributes
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Details
- Genre
- Comedy
- Year
- 2004
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- De Wolfe Music
- Taste scores
- How we score
Similar in feel
Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.
