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28 Days Later

Genre
Horror
Rating
R
Released
27 June, 2003
28 Days Later

28 Days Later is a 2002 British post-apocalyptic horror drama 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 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 Boyle's direction, the performances, Garland's screenplay, atmosphere and soundtrack. Despite Boyle not considering it a zombie film, 28 Days Later is credited with reinvigorating the zombie genre of horror film, with its fast-running infected and character-driven drama. 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.

Director Danny Boyle
Produced by Andrew Macdonald
Writer(s) Alex Garland
Starring Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Christopher Eccleston, Megan Burns, Brendan Gleeson
Music John Murphy
Cinematography Anthony Dod Mantle
Edited by Chris Gill
Production, company DNA Films, UK Film Council
Distributed by Fox Searchlight Pictures
Released November 1, 2002 (United Kingdom & Ireland), June 27, 2003 (United States)
Running time 113 minutes
Country United Kingdom
Language English
Budget $8 million
Box office US$ 85.7 million
Netflix ID 60027998

About 28 Days Later

After a chimp with the "Rage" virus was released, most of humanity has been infected into a zombie-like state. Four strangers who survived the outbreak all work together to find sanctuary.

Achievement of 28 Days Later

In 2017, a Time Out poll ranked the film the 97th greatest British film ever. The movie is the first in the series. 

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Latest information about 28 Days Later updated on July 28 2021.