Shaun of the Dead (2004)

Shaun of the Dead parents guide

Of what we could confirm, nothing runs past an R: a few tense moments and a jolt or two.

Scare

Mildly scary

A few tense or eerie moments.

Jump scares

A couple

One or two sudden jolts.

Gore

Graphic gore

Blood and wounds shown clearly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

None flagged

It is rated R, so treat our zero as unconfirmed.

Language

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

How we rate: an AI reads what is known about each title and tags it 0 to 3; we check the tags against a hand-rated set and correct them by hand when readers tell us. Estimates, not a scene-by-scene review. Spot a mistake? Tell us.

Three questions

Is Shaun of the Dead scary?

Only a little. Shaun of the Dead has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Shaun of the Dead?

Graphic gore and strong violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.

What is Shaun of the Dead rated, and is it OK for kids?

Strong violence, some strong language and graphic gore. The R is earned, so not for kids.

What is Shaun of the Dead about?

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.

Cast and crew

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