I snuck into 28 Days Later in 2002. I think I was in 8th grade, and all I knew was everyone on the IMDB message boards was talking about this insane zombie movie. When I got in, I was treated to this dirty and grainy digital masterpiece of paranoia. Little did I know that this zombie movie was going to be one of the most influential films of all time and one that would change the horror genre. Let's dive in. 28 Days Later and Hollywood Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's groundbreaking 2002 post-apocalyptic horror was one of those movies that made everyone around the world take note, especially Hollywood. The movie starred Cillian Murphy and explored the terrifying consequences of a viral outbreak that unleashes violent chaos upon London. The film's gritty realism and character-driven narrative resonated with audiences. And it hit executives and producers right in the pockets -- suddenly they wanted their version of that movie, and steered away from campy or comedic portrayals of zombies. This became a staple in subsequent films like Zach Snyder's Dawn of the Dead remake (2004) and World War Z (2013). It also put Cillian Murphy on the map. It got him an audition for Batman Begins as Bruce Wayne, although he ultimately was cast as the Scarecrow. '28 Days Later'Credit: Sony Character Over Gore the thing I connected with in this movie is that it really was about a man gaining his hope back in humanity more than it...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 1 April