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Not part of the closing scene, I know, but Pete often appears and (pre-zombie) serves as a constant reminder of Shaun's under-achievement.

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The Army - Shot in a hectic, energetic fashion. Crash zooms, close ups of guns shooting, focus on carnage. Cathartic, lingers on zombies getting gunned down. Flashes of bright light, jarring against the darkness, violent.

Basement - Claustrophobic, we don't see much apart from Ed, Shaun and Liz, and a few cutaway shots to the door being broken in. Very low-key lighting, have to squint to make out anything in the environment.

End - Liz and Shaun on the sofa are shot in a still wide shot, calm, unmoving. Relaxed, peaceful feeling at the end of the chaos. High-key lighting, naturalistic.

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How does SOTD reveal it's genre credentials in the closing sequence. What iconography is evident form ROMANCE, HORROR (sub-genre is Zombie-Horror) and COMEDY (tip see 'performance') - in what was is the film a COMING-OF-AGE film?

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How does SOTD reveal it's genre credentials in the closing sequence. What iconography is evident form ROMANCE, HORROR (sub-genre is Zombie-Horror) and COMEDY (tip see 'performance') - in what was is the film a COMING-OF-AGE film?

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Shaun of the Dead conforms to many Zombie Horror conventions in terms of narrative.  For example  the cause of the public turning into Zombies is never known. We are given options most memorably when Shaun goes to the corner shop and sees newspapers blaming crops and earlier on a radio blaming a meteor? We never truly know the cause and are left to pick an option. This may have been done to avoid the audience being to invested in the cause and not paying attention to the story. Also this is another way to align us with Shaun as we only know as much as he does and if he's not bothered why should we be?
The Zombies in Shaun of the dead follow more stereotypical or traditional Zombies than the fast ones in 28 days later these ones are similar to Romeros NOTLD or Tv series Walking Dead. This is because the ones in SOTD are slow in terms of speed. They don't rise from the grave (if they do its not shown 0_0 ) , disease/virus passed through a bite and can be killed through "destroying the brain".
Furthermore mistakes are made this is obvious as by the end of the film the only two alive by the end are Shaun and Liz (talk about bad leadership 0_0). Some of these aren't Shaun's fault as noises are made accidentally e.g the pub and keeping in mind some of these mistakes are for comedy purposes. One of these mistakes is Barbara separating from the group as she doesn't fully understand the situation and relying on secure places but not thinking about the exits which they end up needing (surprisingly Ed is the only one in the film who does think about this as he is the one to show Shaun and Liz the entrance to the cellar behind the bar).

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What types of shots were used in the cellar sequence? Shot-size, angle, framing. Where was Ed?

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What types of shots were used in the cellar sequence? Shot-size, angle, framing. Where was Ed?

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Propp studied over 100 Russian fairy tails in the 1920's and even though today many of the roles he proposed are outdated and don't fit many narrative structures of today. We can apply some character roles to Shaun of the Dead

Hero: Clearly Shaun as he is our protagnist and we are sided to him however we can ultimately see Evon or even the military as the hero as they're the ones that ultimatley "save the day"
Villian: The zombies this is also supported by the fact they're othered we aren't sided to them.
Donor
Dispatcher
False hero
Helper
Princess
Princesses father

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Differences in the 'before' and 'after' shot of Shaun's living room

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Differences in the 'before' and 'after' shot of Shaun's living room

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The living room at the beginning of the film is dirty and messy. It suggests Shaun and Ed are careless and slobs. There's empty food packets on the coffee table and under the table. Furthermore, the positioning of the table is at an angle, as if they're not bothered about what the appearance of their living room, it's not neat and gives a messier and cluttered feel to the room. Where as at the end, the table is straight, it looks neat and well kept, we can see the effect Liz has had on the house. There's also magazines on the table, most likely Liz's, these suggest how she has taken over house, as if she's in charge, Shaun clearly hasn't made any of these changes. Compared to when Ed lived there, there was food packets all over the table, he had taken over that room, especially because he didn't have a job and probably just sat on the sofa all day. Also, the rug under the table is gone at the end of the film, it's quite hideous. However, Shaun and Ed probably don't care about the appearance of the room and the rug might be there just to cover stains on the carpet, as they have food everywhere and they appear to be quite clumsy and slobs.
Furthermore, the stickers on the TV have gone, the posters have been replaced with a cabinet and a picture of a flower. Here we can see the effect Liz has had when moving in, it adds femininity to the room compared to the boyish, messy room it was before.
Also, the addition of pink pillows and the sofa throw, creates a more feminine and cleaner appearance. The white carpet and white sofa throw suggests how Liz has changed Shaun's cleanliness and  lifestyle as it appears to look neater and well kept with no stains.

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What does Yvonne represent - in terms of being a certain type of woman? 

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What does Yvonne represent - in terms of being a certain type of woman? 

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Eds outcome is foreshadowed earlier in the film by Pete as he says "if you want to live like an animal go live in the shed" this is referring to Eds preferred lifestyle of only bothering about gaming and not errr hygiene.? (stereotypical)  Eds character is a stereotype in itself. He is the friend who is hopeless at keeping a job, uses comedy in EVERY situation and doesn't care much for his life. He represents a binary opposite to Liz who is mature and in control of her life (a clear adult). We see that Shaun is torn between these two in the beginning and by the end of the movie Shaun seems to be invested in Liz's lifestyle HOWEVER Shaun 'pops' to the shed where Ed is showing the audience he hasn't completely let go and that perhaps his childish tendencies are still there. He has found a healthy balance between the two.
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Living v Dead
Family v Friends
Mum v Dad
Help v Hinder
Love v Heartbreak

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What do you note about any aspect of any character's performance?

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Discuss any aspect of cinematography - others please contribute your observations too.

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Discuss any aspect of cinematography - others please contribute your observations too.

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Any interesting editing techniques seen here?

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Any interesting editing techniques seen here?

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What do you make of Ed in the Shed later?

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What do you make of Ed in the Shed later?

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What ideologies are conveyed in th closing sequence

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What ideologies are conveyed in th closing sequence

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List (and add to this list) the Binary Oppositions in SOTD - in particular those working in the closing scenes

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List (and add to this list) the Binary Oppositions in SOTD - in particular those working in the closing scenes

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SOTD _ How it subscribes to genre formalism

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SOTD _ How it subscribes to genre formalism

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Every genre has cliches, but how well do zombie film parodies follow the Zombie film rules?

The following analysis may contain spoilers for

SHAUN OF THE DEAD (2004)

There will be no warning...

"... no official comment but religious groups are calling it Judgement Day. There's..." ~ Krishnan Guru-Murthy.
"... panic on the streets of London..." ~ The Smiths.
"... as an increasing number of reports of..." ~ Carol Barnes.
"... serious attacks on..." ~ Football commentator.
"... people who are being..." ~ Rob Butler.
"... eaten alive." ~ Wildlife presenter.

1a. Eerie - From the use of The Specials at the beginning, to the stuff constantly happening in the background the film sets it up an eerie vibe. .

1b. News - It is all over the news, progressively getting worse but the main characters don't notice.

1c. Sudden - It's actually a slow build, with reports of viruses, attacks and military involvement for a couple of days before Z-Day, but the main characters are oblivious until the "sudden" outbreak.

There may be sex and nudity.

"Well, your mum rang about you going around tomorrow night, and then Liz rang about the two of you eating out tonight, and then your mum rang back to see if I wanted to eat her out tonight." ~ Ed. .

2a. Nudity - Shaun and Ed's flatmate Pete turns in the shower and is nude whenever he appears later in the film (nothing shown).

2b. Sex - Sex jokes throughout, but no sex.

"Claims that the virus was caused by rage-infected monkeys have now been dismissed as bull..." ~ Newsreader.

3a. Unknown origin - An number of options are given, but most discounted.

3b. Vague hints - An number of options are given, but most discounted.

3c. The originators - An number of options are given, but most discounted.

"That's not your husband in there. OK? It looks like him but there is nothing of the man you loved in that car." ~ Shaun.

4c. Instant decay - Pale.

4d. Origin - An number of options are given, but most discounted.

4e. Spread - Mostly via bite.

4f. Rudimentary IQ - Rudimentary IQ.

4g. Rudimentary speech - Moans only.

4h. Lost memory - Even though the characters make the claim, the first thing zombie Philip does is turn of the music.

4i. Slow/Shambling - Certainly.

4k. Stealth zombies - Mostly Zombie Pete.

4l. Feeding - Bite/attack no real sign of feeding.

4m. Destroy the brains - A newsreader specifically uses the line "removing the head or destroying the brain" from Night of the Living Dead.

4n. Exploding heads - None.

4o. The Z Word - Used a couple of times, specially to make this joke.

"For a hero, you're quite a hypocrite!" ~ David.
"You're the one that's gone from being a chartered accountant to Charlton Heston!" ~ Shaun.

5b. Group of survivors - Shaun and Ed pick up Barbara & Philip and Liz, Di & David.

5c. Characters - The main group will include:

5d. Man is the real monster - No living are killed by the dead, except by bad decisions.

5e. Steep learning curve - Shaun, from someone who's wasting his life to becoming a team leader. Liz, Di & David, when leaving their flat avoiding hitting zombies (although, that was so they didn't injure the actors) to Liz and Di soon after helping Shaun fight a zombie.

"She's not your mum. In a minute she'll be just another zombie." ~ David.
"Don't say that." ~ Shaun.
"We're not using the Z word." ~ Ed.

6a. Standing around talking for no reason when endangered - Played for laughs a few times.

6b. Grieving - Brief in the few cases it happens.

6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. - 6g. 6h. 6i. Making accidental noises - A few times, especially for laughs.
Being unable to smell decaying flesh - A few times (may be too early).
- Happens, but accidental mostly. Engaging hand-to-hand combat with zombies

Hiding secret bite Barbara, but more in a didn't want to make a fuss way. - Shaun attempts to kill Philip, but backs out.
Unwilling to kill the bitten - The fight over killing Barbara.
Unwilling to kill the undead - Constant. In-fighting

6j. Fighting at all - Doesn't become physical.

6l.6m. Being cowardly - David is killed doing this.
Betraying the group - David.
6n.Going anywhere they shouldn't go in a slasher film

Down to the Basement - Eventually forced into the basement of the Winchester, it is safe but surrounded.

Upstairs - Liz, Di & David's flat probably counts..

For a Shower - Pete dies in the shower, but was bitten much earlier.

Into old sheds or out buildings - N/A.

Running off to the "safety" of the forest - N/A.

Anywhere alone - Barbara.

Anywhere Remote, Isolated or Confined - N/A.

Any Old, Abandoned or Presumably Haunted Buildings - N/A.

6o. Relying on anything they shouldn't in rely on a slasher film

Communications devices - There are problems with the phone network, everything is engaged. Except when it's not.

Lighting - The lights work, but they attract zombies.

Vehicular Transport - Seem OK. Ed does write-off a car, just so he can drive a better one.

Their Own Legs - Shaun falls a few times.

The Authorities - The authorities actually save the day at the end.

Weapons - A variety not often dropped.

6p. Being over-confident - They all follow Shaun was because he was the only the one showing confidence.

6q. Making a plan that is too complex - Their plan is possibly too simple.

6r. Making a plan - Shaun does. All the members of the group except Liz and Shaun die.[1]

6s. Assume they're safe - Doesn't really happen much.

6t. Be happy - As usual.

6u. Just one last thing - Not really.

6v. Never assume anyone or anything is dead - Shaun says Philip is dead, Barbara points out that he isn't.

"Take car. Go to Mum's. Kill Phil - "Sorry." - grab Liz, go to the Winchester, have a nice cold pint, and wait for all of this to blow over. How's that for a slice of fried gold?" ~ Shaun.

There will be social commentary.

There is no happily endin g.

Sequels/Remakes.

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ZOMBIE FILM RULES - Shaun of the Dead (2004)

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Every genre has cliches, but how well do zombie film parodies follow the Zombie film rules? There will be no warning... "... no official comment but religious groups are calling it Judgement Day. There's..." ~ Krishnan Guru-Murthy. "... panic on the streets of London..." ~ The Smiths. "...

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What's the difference in the 'before' and 'after' shots of Shaun's living room? What meaning/s are generated?

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What's the difference in the 'before' and 'after' shots of Shaun's living room? What meaning/s are generated?