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2002 · 113 min · R

28 Days Later

Directed by Danny Boyle · Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction

28 Days Later (2002) is a Horror film, directed by Danny Boyle set in London during the 2000s. It runs 113 minutes and is rated R.

A zombie and post apocalyptic, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of survival, isolation, and power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
John Murphy
Cinematography
Anthony Dod Mantle
Cast
Cillian MurphyNaomie HarrisBrendan GleesonMegan BurnsChristopher EcclestonNoah HuntleyLuke MablyStuart McQuarrie

The world of this film

Setting

Where
When

Premise & themes

Premise
Themes
SurvivalIsolationPower & Corruption
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction
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