We've all seen cookie-cutter monster flicks aplenty--you know, hordes of the undead shambling predictably towards their victims, that sort of thing. 28 Days Later breaks free from that mold - imagine a zombie movie that scares more with silence than with gore.
With endless love, we left you sleeping. Now we're sleeping with you. Don't wake up.
Eventually, he discovers two survivors who fill him in: once infected by the virus (which is transferred through blood), ordinary people become mindless killers consumed completely by rage. There's only 20 seconds to kill someone before the transformation is complete, meaning that you have to be prepared to turn on your friends at a moment's notice. I won't spoil what plot there is, other than to intimate that the promised "safe zone" is anything but.
28 Days Later is more an exploration of the innate human tendency towards violence than a horror film, if you ask me. Though the exposition ultimately outstrips the conclusion, there's a reason this became a cult classic.
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1 - Triniman
It's a great film. I wonder if they will be doing a sequel.
2 - Chris Beaumont
This was a great movie, but it is not, technically, a zombie movie. Even though that is the closest comparison.
3 - Mat Brewster
Sadly this movie has grown less enjoyable after multiple viewings. But it was still a good thrill ride the first couple of times around.
Technically it isn't a zombie movie, but it might as well be. The people act just like zombies.
4 - reggie von woic
AH!! Now i know y this movie is familliar. I actually have it but i haven't watched it because when i looked at the case, i didn't see anyone i knew in the cast. But now that i know its actually Cillian, i have something to do after The Shield :-)
5 - Zoe Artingstall
Please could someone tell me what the piece of music is thats playing near the end of the film in the scene where all the soldiers are running around the house with the virus and Jim is trying to save the girls? Its the one that builds up, no singing, i love it and dont know what its called!