On this week’s episode of Nostalgia Mania, host Josh Elliott and co-host Bryan J crack open a pint and dive headfirst into the 2004 cult classic Shaun of the Dead!We’ll kick things off with the film’s background and production, from Edgar Wright’s quirky direction to how Simon Pegg and Nick Frost turned their nights at the pub into one of the funniest zombie comedies ever made. We’ll talk about the budget vs. box office, and take a quick trip back to 2004 to see what other comedies (Anchorman, Napoleon Dynamite, Mean Girls) were lighting up theaters at the same time.Of course, we’ll break down the cast and characters (Shaun, Ed, Liz, and the unforgettable Barbara), revisit some of the most iconic scenes like the record-throwing battle, the “Don’t Stop Me Now” pub fight, and that heartbreaking moment with Shaun’s mum and laugh through some of the best quotes (“You’ve got red on you” still hits!).We’ll also look at the film’s legacy and influence, from kickstarting Edgar Wright’s career to inspiring a wave of horror-comedy hits like Zombieland. Plus, stick around for our always-entertaining Retro Recast, and finally, hear our Nostalgia Mania Ranking & Score. Does Shaun of the Dead still hold up 20 years later?Grab a pint, head to the Winchester, and join us for a bloody good time.
