28 Days Later… (2002)
Coming Out at 1 November 2002 in theaters.
Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
28 Days Later is post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Danny Boyle, written by Alex Garland, and starring Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Christopher Eccleston, Megan Burns, and Brendan Gleeson. The plot depicts the breakdown of society following the accidental release of a highly contagious virus and focuses upon the struggle of four survivors (Murphy, Harris, Burns, and Gleeson) to cope with the destruction of the life they once knew while evading those infected by the virus.
The film received critical acclaim. Many praised the performances, screenplay, atmosphere, and soundtrack. The film is credited with reinvigorating the zombie genre of horror film, as well as increasing the popularity of fast-moving zombies (while Dan O’Bannon’s 1985 film The Return of the Living Dead featured the first example of “fast zombies” in cinema, the concept was largely neglected in media until after the release of 28 Days Later). It was also a financial success, grossing more than $82.7 million worldwide on its modest budget of $8 million and becoming one of the most profitable horror films of 2002.
A highly contagious, rage-inducing virus is unleashed in Great Britain after a group of animal liberation activists free chimpanzees infected with the virus in Cambridge, spreading quickly among the populace and resulting in societal collapse. 28 days after the initial outbreak, bicycle courier Jim awakens from a coma in St Thomas’ Hospital in London, where he discovers the city deserted. Wandering through London and finding signs of catastrophe, he is eventually attacked by humans infected by the virus, but rescued by survivors Selena and Mark. The two inform Jim about the virus, which is believed to have spread worldwide. At Jim’s request, the group travels to his parents’ house in Deptford, where he learns they committed suicide. That night, Mark is bitten during an infected attack and Selena kills him before he turns.
Director: Danny Boyle
Writer: Alex Garland
Stars: Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Christopher Eccleston, Megan Burns, Brendan Gleeson
Cast:
Alex Palmer | … | Activist |
Bindu De Stoppani | … | Activist |
Jukka Hiltunen | … | Activist |
David Schneider | … | Scientist |
Cillian Murphy | … | Jim |
Toby Sedgwick | … | Infected Priest |
Naomie Harris | … | Selena |
Noah Huntley | … | Mark |
Christopher Dunne | … | Jim’s Father |
Emma Hitching | … | Jim’s Mother |
Alexander Delamere | … | Mr. Bridges |
Kim McGarrity | … | Mr. Bridges’ Daughter |
Brendan Gleeson | … | Frank |
Megan Burns | … | Hannah |
Justin Hackney | … | Infected Kid |
Luke Mably | … | Private Clifton |
Stuart McQuarrie | … | Sergeant Farrell |
Ricci Harnett | … | Corporal Mitchell |
Leo Bill | … | Private Jones |
Junior Laniyan | … | Private Bell |
Ray Panthaki | … | Private Bedford |
Christopher Eccleston | … | Major Henry West |
Sanjay Rambaruth | … | Private Davis |
Marvin Campbell | … | Private Mailer |
Adrian Christopher | … | Featured Infected |
Richard Dwyer | … | Featured Infected |
Nick Ewans | … | Featured Infected |
Terry John | … | Featured Infected |
Paul Kasey | … | Featured Infected |
Sebastian Knapp | … | Featured Infected |
Nicholas James Lewis | … | Featured Infected |
Jenni Lush | … | Featured Infected |
Tristan Matthiae | … | Featured Infected |
Jeffrey Rann | … | Featured Infected |
Joelle Simpson | … | Featured Infected |
Al Stokes | … | Featured Infected |
Steen Young | … | Featured Infected |
Sources: imdb & wikipedia