Simon Pegg and Nick Frost parodied Shaun of the Dead in a new coronavirus PSA.
In a video uploaded to Pegg and Frost’s production company’s YouTube channel, Pegg and Frost are seen planning what to do during the coronavirus pandemic over the phone. Throughout the video, they repeat lines of dialogue and mimic their characters from the classic British comedy, particularly the scene where the characters are figuring out their first steps in the zombie apocalypse.
“Hey, so what’s the plan?,” Frost starts in the video. “Right. Call Mom, make sure she’s okay. If Philip has been affected, follow the NHS guidelines to the letter,” Pegg responds.
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Pegg orders Frost not to go to the Winchester, which is the fictional bar from the movie. “Even if it’s shut?,” Frost asks. “Especially if it’s closed. Remember what happened the last time,” Pegg replies.
Shaun of the Dead was Frost and Pegg’s first movie collaboration and was directed by Edgar Wright. The three of them would reteam on Hot Fuzz and The World’s End. They last acted with each other in the 2018 comedy Slaughterhouse Rulez.
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Shaun of the Dead made IGN’s lists of the most romantic horror movies and the 25 best comedies of all time.
While the coronavirus is nowhere near on the scale of the apocalypse from Shaun of the Dead, it’s still best to stay safe, have a cup of tea, and wait for all of this to blow over. IGN has rounded up links to various charities and tips on how to stay safe.
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Petey Oneto is a freelance writer for IGN who highly recommends Fighting with My Family starring Florence Pugh and Nick Frost. One of the most underrated movies from the last few years. It’s streaming on Hulu and Amazon Prime in the USA.
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