28 Days Later
Overview
28 Days Later is a 2002 post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Danny Boyle, starring Cillian Murphy as Jim, a bicycle courier who wakes up from a coma 28 days after a virus has been released. The virus turns people into rage-filled, zombie-like creatures. He joins a group of survivors, and they try to find safety. The film is a tense, terrifying, and visceral horror film. It was a critical and commercial success, earning over $82 million on a $8 million budget. The film is notable for its use of digital video, which gives it a gritty, realistic look. The film helped to revitalize the zombie genre. The film spawned a sequel, 28 Weeks Later, and a third film is in development. The film explores themes of rage, survival, and the nature of humanity.
