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Shaun of the Dead
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We’ve watched anime, sci fi and adventure films. The latest genre on the kitchen theatre menu has been zombie films starting with
28 Weeks Later and a computer game called
The Walking Dead. Not being a fan, it’s taken a while to get used to the gore that horror aficionados seem to appreciate. A few practical lessons have been learned along the way. For example, a wooden stake through the heart is not the correct method of dispatching a zombie and cloves of garlic won’t keep them at bay either. The latest film, which we’ve just finished, was a British comedy-zombie effort called
Shaun of the Dead. Though initially unimpressed with the unappealing characters and absurd storyline, Ben suggested I persevere and, after a while, the understated and sometimes ridiculous humour did manage to bring a laugh or two. My favourite moment was when the main characters met another group of people who were remarkably similar. Yes, I know it doesn’t sound funny but, in the context of a film full of unexpected moments, it was such an unexpected moment.
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