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28 Days Later 2002

“The days are numbered.”

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What is 28 Days Later?

The film "28 Days Later" is a 2002 British post-apocalyptic horror film. It is directed by Danny Boyle and written by him.

Type
Film
Year
2002
Status
Released
Runtime
113 minutes
Release date
Oct 31, 2002
Original language
EN
Origin
United Kingdom
Studios
DNA Films
Budget
$8,000,000
Revenue
$82,784,517
Genres
Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction
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The film "28 Days Later" is a 2002 British post-apocalyptic horror film. It is directed by Danny Boyle and written by him. The story takes place in London, where a small group of survivors are caught in a desperate struggle to protect themselves from a virus that has been unleashed. The virus, which is carried by animals and humans, turns those it infects into violent individuals. The film is classified as a horror, thriller, and science fiction movie, and it has a runtime of 1h 53m. It was released in the United States on June 27, 2003, and received a R rating.

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Should you watch it?

“A deadly virus turns London into a landscape of chaos and survival for the remaining uninfected.”

Reasons to watch
  • intense survival narrative
  • visceral atmosphere
Keep in mind
  • contains graphic violence

Watch it if you enjoy high-stakes survival stories set in a post-apocalyptic world.

The film features intense sequences of violence and scenes involving infected individuals.

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What is the cause of the outbreak?

The outbreak begins when a virus is accidentally unleashed from a British research facility.

How is the virus transmitted?

The virus is carried by both animals and humans.

What happens to the infected?

Those who become infected are transformed into homicidal maniacs.

Is the virus easy to contain?

The virus is described as being absolutely impossible to contain.

What is the setting of the story?

The story takes place in London twenty-eight days after the initial outbreak.