Shaun of the Dead 4K Release Date Set for 20th Anniversary

Shaun of the Dead 4K Release Date Set for 20th Anniversary

As a die-hard fan of all things British comedy and zombie-related, I couldn’t be more thrilled about the upcoming 4K release of Shaun of the Dead! It’s been a staple in my DVD collection since its release in 2004, and now, on its 20th anniversary, I get to relive the glory days with stunning visuals and immersive sound.


To mark its 20th anniversary, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has disclosed the upcoming 4K and Blu-ray launch dates for the re-mastered edition of the legendary zombie comedy “Shaun of the Dead,” directed by Edgar Wright and starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost.

In every gamer’s life, there comes a day when you’ve got to rise from the comfort of your gaming chair… and obliterate some undead horde. It’s my turn to step up and protect my loved ones from being turned into the main course by ravenous zombies. Quench your thirst for action with the movie that has both horror masters and film critics raving as a riotously funny zombie comedy that will leave you rolling on the floor laughing until you drop!

    Shaun of the Dead 4K Release Date Set for 20th AnniversaryShaun of the Dead 4K Release Date Set for 20th AnniversaryShaun of the Dead 4K Release Date Set for 20th Anniversary

When is the Shaun of the Dead 4K release date?

Beginning December 3, 2024, you’ll have the chance to buy the upgraded version of Shaun of the Dead in digital format, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray with Dolby Vision and advanced Dolby Atmos sound. As a special treat, this release will come packaged with a SteelBook edition, limited in quantity. Furthermore, previously unreleased bonus content will be accessible for the first time on selected digital platforms like Apple TV, Movies Anywhere, and Fandango at Home.

2004 saw the release of a movie called “Shaun of the Dead,” directed by Edgar Wright and co-written with Simon Pegg. This film kickstarted Wright’s trilogy, a series of action comedies known as the Cornetto trilogy, featuring Pegg and Nick Frost. The sequels to this movie were “Hot Fuzz” in 2007 and “The World’s End” in 2013. Actors like Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis, Dylan Moran, Bill Nighy, Penelope Wilton, Jessica Stevenson, Peter Serafinowicz, and Rafe Spall were part of the cast alongside Pegg and Frost.

The following is a list of unique elements found in both the 4K and digital versions of the remastered movie’s release:

SHAUN OF THE DEAD: 20 BLOODY YEARS!* (NEW)

  • Director Edgar Wright joins actors Simon Pegg and Nick Frost to reflect on the funniest zombie movie ever made.

MISSING BITS

  • Kitchen Pow-Wow
  • Body on the Line
  • Body on the Line / Yvonne
  • Taxi Driver
  • Bathroom Blowout
  • In the Bedroom
  • Meercats United
  • Alternate Ed
  • The Dopplegang
  • Q.W.A.
  • David vs. Shaun
  • More Peanuts
  • Rifle Trifles
  • David’s Redemption
  • Bar Extension

OUTTAKES

  • The Man Who Would be Shaun
  • Funky Pete
  • Plot Holes

RAW MEAT

  • Simon Pegg’s Video Diary
  • Lucy Davis’ Video Diary
  • Joe Cornish’s Video Diary
  • Casting Tapes
  • Edgar and Simon’s Flip Chart
  • SFX Comparison
  • Make-Up Tests
  • EPK Featurette

TV BITS

  • T4 with Coldplay
  • Fun Dead
  • Trisha – Your Nine Lives Are Up
  • Trisha – I Married a Monster
  • Remembering Z Day

TRAILERS

  • US Trailer
  • UK Teaser Trailer
  • UK Trailer
  • UK TV Spot #1
  • UK TV Spot #2
  • Fright Fest Trailer

AUDIO COMMENTARY

  • Feature Commentary with Simon Pegg & Edgar Wright
  • Feature Commentary with Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Dylan Moran, Kate Ashfield and Lucy Davis
  • Feature Commentary with Bill Nighy and Penelope Wilton
  • Feature Commentary with the Zombies

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2024-09-24 18:41