10 Movies & Shows Like The World’s End (2013)

Description: Shaun of the Dead is similar to The World's End as both are part of Edgar Wright's Cornetto Trilogy, blending comedy with genre elements (zombies in Shaun, sci-fi in The World's End). Both films feature Simon Pegg and Nick Frost in lead roles, and share Wright's signature fast-paced editing, witty dialogue, and themes of personal growth amidst chaos.

Fact: The film was inspired by Romero's Dead series. The title is a play on Dawn of the Dead. It was shot in the same locations as the British TV series Spaced.

Description: Hot Fuzz is the second film in the Cornetto Trilogy, directed by Edgar Wright and starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. Like The World's End, it mixes action and comedy while exploring themes of friendship and small-town conspiracy. The film's rapid-fire humor and visual gags are trademarks of Wright's style.

Fact: The film references over 138 other movies. Timothy Dalton was cast because Wright wanted a former James Bond. The script was rewritten 14 times.

Description: Zombieland shares The World's End's mix of comedy and apocalyptic scenarios. Both are buddy films with a road trip structure, featuring flawed protagonists navigating dangerous new worlds. The films balance gore with humor and character development.

Fact: Bill Murray played himself. The rules were added last minute. Woody Harrelson learned piano for his role.

Description: This Is the End mirrors The World's End's apocalyptic comedy theme, featuring actors playing exaggerated versions of themselves. Both films blend crude humor with existential themes, showing characters confronting their flaws during world-ending events.

Fact: The film was improvised. The Backstreet Boys scene was Channing Tatum's idea. James Franco's house was recreated on soundstage.

Description: The Cabin in the Woods shares The World's End's meta-commentary on genre tropes. Both films start as conventional genre pieces before revealing deeper layers, blending humor with horror/sci-fi elements. They feature ensemble casts and subvert audience expectations.

Fact: Satire of horror clichés. Filmed in 2009 but delayed. Joss Whedon co-wrote the script.

Description: Dead Snow shares The World's End's mix of horror and comedy, though with a darker tone. Both films feature groups of friends facing supernatural threats in isolated locations, with graphic violence played for both scares and laughs.

Fact: Features Nazi zombies. The director is a surgeon. Filmed in Norway's mountains.

Description: Cockneys vs Zombies shares The World's End's British humor and working-class heroes facing supernatural threats. Both films blend genre elements with regional identity, featuring ensemble casts and mixing slapstick with genuine horror elements.

Fact: Features elderly zombie fighters. The budget was just £1 million. Shot in London's Docklands.

Description: Attack the Block shares The World's End's blend of sci-fi and comedy, set against an urban British backdrop. Both films feature ordinary people facing extraordinary alien threats, with a focus on character development amidst the chaos. The films balance humor with genuine tension.

Fact: John Boyega's debut film. The aliens were inspired by gorillas and wolves. Made for just £8 million.

Description: This film shares The World's End's coming-of-age themes amidst apocalyptic chaos. Both feature immature protagonists forced to grow up quickly, blending raunchy humor with zombie action. The films balance juvenile comedy with genuine character arcs.

Fact: Originally rated NC-

Description: Paul shares The World's End's road trip structure and sci-fi comedy genre. Both films feature Simon Pegg and Nick Frost as protagonists facing extraordinary circumstances, blending crude humor with heartfelt moments. The films also explore themes of friendship and personal discovery.

Fact: The film is filled with sci-fi references. Seth Rogen improvised many of Paul's lines. Steven Spielberg consulted on the alien design.