Director Danny Boyle reinvigorated the zombie genre with 2002’s 28 Days Later.
Cillian Murphy wakes up alone and naked in a hospital bed 28 days after a rage virus decimates England. Zombies, lack of resources, and some really gross military dudes round out some real horror in this episode!
Discussion points include: how quickly men become terrible in a disaster, falling in love in an apocalypse, how to flag down help.
Episode Extras
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- Danny Boyle and Cillian Murphy reflect on 28 Days Later 20 years after its release.
- Speculate on the many ways a zombie outbreak can occur.
- How to signal for help when you’re stranded.
Episode edited by Megan Prior-Pfeifer. Music by Zach Pfeifer.