Shaun of the Dead appear in the film. The strip was made available on the DVD release of "Shaun", along with two other strips that wrapped up "Plot Holes" in the film, like how Dianne escaped and survived the Winchester incident, and Ed's fate after taking refuge in the pub's basement. Shaun of the Dead Shaun of the Dead is a 2004 horror comedy film directed by Edgar Wright, co-written by Wright and Simon Pegg, and starring Pegg and Nick Frost. Pegg plays Shaun, a directionless Londoner who is caught in an apocalyptic zombie uprising. The film was a critical and commercial success and
Dawn of the Dead (soundtracks) in many references to the film including "Shaun of the Dead" and a variation (performed in chicken clucks) is used as the end theme to "Robot Chicken". The early part of the tune to "The Gonk" was used in "The Ladies' Bras", a track by Jonny Trunk and Wisbey which, at only 36 seconds long, became the shortest ever UK top 40 single when it made number 27 on 30 September 2007. "Shaun of the Dead" opens with the track "Figment" which also features on the compilation. The album's cover is taken from a Belgian promotional poster for the film.