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Shaun of the Dead
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Common Sense says
Some funny moments, but for adults only.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16–18
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Shaun of the Dead was written by Common Sense Media Editors
Parents need to know that this movie is not for kids. Although it's more of a comedy than a true horror movie, there is still enough blood, guts, and gore to turn your stomach and make you avert your eyes. It's also extremely violent -- zombies and humans try to kill each other in every way possible -- biting, shooting, stabbing, impaling, etc. There is almost nonstop profanity and some crude humor. There's also a lot of smoking and drinking, and there are a few drug references. There are also some intense scenes, such as when a son is forced to kill his zombie mother and some characters consider killing themselves.
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More on Shaun of the Dead
What’s the Story?
Shaun (Simon Pegg) is a 29-year-old slacker who holds down a dead-end job he hates. His girlfriend Liz (Kate Ashfield) has asked him to make something of himself, but he cannot bring himself to change. Sick of playing second fiddle to his immature roommate Ed, beer, and video games, Liz breaks up with Shaun. Shaun wants to save the relationship, but before he can, he must deal with a strange situation that has emerged -- a horde of zombies are taking over London, and they are looking for new recruits. Now Shaun must save his family and friends as chaos erupts through the city.
Is It Any Good?
A cult favorite, SHAUN OF THE DEAD pokes fun at zombie movie cliches, but it also honors these movies by following their rules. It balances laugh-out-loud funny scenes (such as when Shaun is so self-absorbed he doesn't see the zombies wandering around his neighborhood and then misses the news warnings because he is channel-surfing) with some intense, suspenseful, and yes, very gory and bloody scenes (for example, the zombies attack a man and pull various bloody organs out of his stomach).
Due to the gore, we don't recommend this movie for kids under 17. Older teens and adults who are horror fans, however, are likely to enjoy the droll British humor and homage to George Romero's zombie trilogy.
Movie Details
Studio: Rogue Pictures, Director: Edgar Wright
Run time: 99 minutes
Theatrical release: 9/23/2004, DVD release: 12/21/2004
MPAA Rating: R for zombie violence/gore and language
Run time: 99 minutes
Theatrical release: 9/23/2004, DVD release: 12/21/2004
MPAA Rating: R for zombie violence/gore and language
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I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
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- Inappropriate language
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- Good role models
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
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- Good role models
Shaun of the Dead
Great movie for romantic/comedy/horror movie lovers. Its hilarious, silly, and discusting at the same time. In my opinion, the perfect ingredients to a movie like this.
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I rate this title on for age 15 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
This is comedy and satire. If you don't get it, you don't get it. If you do, it's drop dead (and reanimate) funny. There is a lot of gore and swearing, but overall the messages and actions of the characters are positive given the situations they find themselves in.
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I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
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I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Violent but funny
Even though this is a zombie spoof, parents need to know the violence is just the same. In one part, a man's guts are ripped out and he is torn to pieces leaving his leg with his girlfriend. Zombies look gruesome and nasty with missing limbs and the like. The language in this film is incredibly filthy and very frequent. Nothing more than your teen hears at school everyday. Characters smoke and drink constantly. If you can stomach the violence, you will laugh like crazy. This is a great spoof movie for any responsible teen to watch.
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I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
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Parents need to understand that this movie is not trying to be an extreme horror movie, I actually found myself laughing through some of this . Overall this is a great movie for teens+.
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I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Incredibly Funny Horror Comedy!!
"Shaun" is miles better than any part of the "Scary Movie" franchise, a refreshing take on the zombie genre.
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I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
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I love this movie alot. Simon Pegg does the best when hes working with Nick Frost. This will make you laugh I promise you that. That being said there is violence in it and strong language. This is a good movie worth watching.
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I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
Not for Children
This movie is hilarious! I laughed so many times! 10/10
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I rate this title on for age 15 and give it
CHUCKILING FOREVER!
This movie made me chukle, i never new taht they could make a extreamly scary movie and spoof it into a funny movie! So funny, a must watch!
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I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it
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- Excessive violence
My 11 year old went to a friend's home and saw this movie. He was upset. He could not sleep, and he was still bothered the next day.
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Lives in FloridaI rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
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I rate this title on for age 15 and give it
Zombifying!!!
I thought this film was excellent especially the end when they are playing on the PS2!!!
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I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
this film is great!
this movie is great, punclines were very funny with lots of stupid characters!
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I rate this title on for age 15 and give it
AWESOME!!!
Loved this movie from beginning to end. One time I was watching this at my cousin's house and after we finished the movie, my uncle told us to be careful if we went outside because there was a drunk dude outside(considering there is a zombie in Shaun of the Dead that is accused of being a drunken guy). Anyways SEE THIS MOVIE!
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Amazing
After watching the movie numerous times, the story has never bored me and even when I knew what was coming next, it never failed entertain. WATCH THIS FILM.
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I rate this title off for age 0 and give it
good
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I rate this title off for age 0 and give it
The FCC will sue if i put down my title
That movie had the coolest ending i've ever seen. But as it goes for ur son or daughter watching this get ready for a crying scared child becausse the gore in this movie put's resident evil games to shame(ushould try it they're fun) anyways it has humore but lots of alchohal and ciggirates. Any ways im not giving it a five because i coyld'nt read the credits songs so i got ticked o well c ya.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
pretty kool
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| 60% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 40% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 40% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 40% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
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