{"id":293963,"date":"2025-07-26T18:41:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T18:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/293963\/"},"modified":"2025-07-26T18:41:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T18:41:13","slug":"all-3-cornetto-trilogy-movies-are-great-but-only-one-has-an-all-time-classic-opening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/293963\/","title":{"rendered":"All 3 Cornetto Trilogy Movies Are Great, But Only One Has An All-Time Classic Opening"},"content":{"rendered":"

While all three Cornetto Trilogy movies are fantastic in their own right, Shaun of the Dead<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>has an all-time classic opening which cannot be competed with. Released in 2004, Edgar Wright\u2019s Shaun of the Dead is a horror comedy movie which follows a downtrodden Shaun (Simon Pegg) as he finds himself in a zombie apocalypse alongside his loved ones.<\/p>\n

The movie was a critical and commercial success, grossing $38.7 million on a $6 million budget<\/strong>, and soon became the first film in Edgar Wright\u2019s Cornetto Trilogy<\/a>, which features the similarly successful Hot Fuzz and The World\u2019s End. Named due to Wright\u2019s repeated use of the famous ice cream, the Cornetto Trilogy shares actors<\/a>, but is otherwise unconnected.<\/p>\n

Shaun Of The Dead Has The Cornetto Trilogy’s Best Opening Sequence<\/p>\n

Shaun\u2019s Nonchalant Attitude To A Zombie Apocalypse Is Very British<\/p>\n

Shaun of the Dead is a fantastic non-American zombie movie<\/a> with a very British-type of humor. This approach worried director Edgar Wright, however, Shaun of the Dead surprisingly became an international success. In an interview with GQ<\/a>, Wright said he was proud as \u201c<\/strong>we didn’t compromise it for an international audience. People appreciated it more because it was British<\/strong>.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The movies of Edgar Wright’s Cornetto trilogy \u2013 Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World’s End \u2013 are full of hilarious jokes and sight gags.<\/p>\n

Yet, the best part about the 2004 movie is, without a doubt, its brilliant opening sequence. Launching into an intervention in the pub which outlines Shaun\u2019s current life, with comedic interjections from supporting characters, the first scene sets up the predominant theme of the film; Shaun of the Dead <\/strong>is about a man who is already a metaphorical zombie<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

the way Shaun unknowingly treats the zombie apocalypse afterward provides a deeper message about the state of the world and his life<\/p>\n

However, the true opening sequence that follows – people listlessly navigating their normal lives, seemingly unaware of their zombie-like behavior<\/strong> – is absolutely genius. Furthermore, the way Shaun unknowingly treats the zombie apocalypse afterward provides a deeper message about the state of the world and his life, making it one of the best opening scenes that hooks viewers from the start<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Why Shaun Of The Dead’s Opening Is One Of The Best In Horror Comedy<\/p>\n

Wright\u2019s 2004 Zombie Movie Masters Morbid Humor<\/p>\n

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The opening sequence, with everyday people behaving like zombies, followed by Shaun navigating his normal life unknowingly surrounded by zombies, is one of the best in horror comedy. The predominant element required for horror comedies movies to be entertaining<\/a> and successful is the need to address the humor and scary elements in one<\/strong>. Shaun of the Dead does this perfectly.<\/p>\n

Audiences are given more information than the character, as we can see the danger looming in Shaun of the Dead. Therefore, Shaun\u2019s nonchalant reaction is quite comedic in contrast<\/strong>. For example, there\u2019s a moment where Shaun actually slips on blood buying his Cornetto, but he doesn\u2019t even blink. This brilliant brand of morbid humor and complete detachment is very British.<\/p>\n

as an outside viewer, and especially for audiences outside the UK, the sudden juxtaposition makes for a fantastic horror comedy<\/p>\n

With the opening credits showcasing a world of zombie-like citizens, it makes sense that Shaun doesn\u2019t hear alarm bells when faced with real-life zombies, as this behavior is normal. However, as an outside viewer, and especially for audiences outside the UK, the sudden juxtaposition makes for a fantastic horror comedy, which is why Shaun of the Dead<\/strong> remains so well-loved.<\/p>\n

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