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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 and Manchester 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 and isolation 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
LondonManchester
Setting
UrbanRural
When
2000s

Premise & themes

Premise
ZombiePost Apocalyptic
Themes
SurvivalIsolation
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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