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Movie Info

Release Date: October 31, 2002
Runtime: 113 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (14)
Genres:
Thriller Science Fiction Horror
Budget: $8,000,000
Revenue: $82,784,517
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Production Countries:
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87%
Tomatometer
73
73/100
Metacritic
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7.2/10
TMDB
8,335 votes
7.5/10
IMDb
543,216 votes
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28 Days Later

2002

"Survival begins when the world stops living."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Devastación: 28 días después? 🇩🇪 DE: 28 Tage später? 🇵🇹 PT: Extermínio: Os Dias Estão Contados? 🇮🇹 IT: 28 giorni dopo? 🇨🇳 ZH: 28日後? All international titles (14) →

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
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Available in Romania on HBO Max

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Box Office

Budget: $8,000,000
Revenue: $82,784,517
Profit $74,784,517
ROI +934.8% (10.3x)

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28 Days Later is directed by Danny Boyle .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about 28 Days Later

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  • A unique aspect of the film is its use of digital video, which was relatively uncommon at the time, allowing for a raw and gritty aesthetic that contributed to the film's sense of urgency and realism.

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  • Cillian Murphy, who played the lead role of Jim, was initially cast after a brief audition, and director Danny Boyle was impressed with his ability to convey vulnerability and strength.

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  • In one scene, the character of Frank attempts to repair a car, but the vehicle's license plate number changes between shots, showcasing a continuity error.

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  • The film's score was composed by John Murphy, whose work on '28 Days Later' has been influential in the horror genre, inspiring similar soundtracks in subsequent films.

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  • The red-eyed 'infected' were a striking visual element, achieved through the use of special effects makeup and digital enhancements, creating a chilling and memorable image that has since influenced portrayals of zombies in popular culture.

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  • The film's theme of societal breakdown and human survival resonates with earlier works in the post-apocalyptic genre, drawing comparisons to films such as 'The Omega Man' and 'Night of the Living Dead'.

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