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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Shaun of the Dead
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Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 16. -
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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
About Shaun of the Dead
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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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the appeal of zombie movies. They can also talk about satire, and point out the many instances that occur in this film.
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- 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.
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
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+.
- I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- 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.
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
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.
- I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- 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
- 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!
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- 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.
Lives in FloridaI rate this title iffy for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- 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!!!
- 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!
- 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!
- 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.
- I rate this title off for age 13 and give it
good
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
This is an extremely funny but comically violent movie.
Shaun of the dead is definitely very violent but is at the same time the funniest film I've ever seen!!! I wouldn't let a kid under 14 see it though. But even though there is lots of bloody violence it's all done in a funny and comical way. Big recommendation.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
GOOOD!
This movie is really funny. The violence is not scary, although it is usually over the top. This movie is not at all scary but is gory. Just cover your eyes when a guy gets pulled through a window.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
SO funnyyy
I saw this movie like three timess!! its soo funny but you should know your kids... will the bad language throughout the film influence them to talk like that.... will the gore make them sick?? ... it just depends how mature you aree. 5 STARS!!!! =]
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- I rate this title off for age 13 and give it
hilarious
This movie is very funny but it has lots of extreme violence and strong language. The goriest part was when the zombies ripped out a character's guts and ate them. The movie should be ok for ages 15+.
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| 67% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 33% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 33% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 33% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 33% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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