About 28 Weeks Later

28 Weeks Later is a 2007 British post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo. A sequel to the very successful 28 days later (2002), the film follows the efforts of NATO military forces to safeguard a small group of survivors in London, amongst them are two children that carry a potential cure to the virus. A deadly carrier of the viral infection enters the safe-zones and causes another outbreak of deadly proportions.

Making / Production

The film was produced by UK Film Council and Figment Films and distributed by Fox Atomic and Intrepid Pictures. Juan Carlos Fresnadillo co-wrote the script with Rowan Joffé, E.L. Lavigne and Jesus Olmo. Though it adopts the fast pace and visceral action sequences of its predecessor, it introduces its own distinct style and tone to keep the audience at the edge of their seats.

Actors

• Robert Carlyle as Don, a husband attempting to protect his estranged family while dealing with the guilt of a traumatic past. Carlyle's emotionally charged performance adds depth to the narrative.
• Imogen Poots and Mackintosh Muggleton as Tammy and Andy, Don's children. Their enduring resilience forms the core of the story, highlighting the human spirit amidst adversity.
• Rose Byrne as Scarlet, a military doctor who defies orders to help the children find safety. Byrne's performance narrates a tale of compassion pounding in the heart of despair.
• Jeremy Renner as Doyle, a sympathetic sniper. Renner brings authenticity to his role showcasing a soldier's duty conflicted with his humanity.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The drone shots in the film are done by actual U.S military drones.
• The film was not initially planned as a sequel, but rather a side story within the same narrative universe.
• Director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo considered the use of rats infected with the rage virus for a scene, but ultimately discarded the idea.

Music, Soundtrack

• The eerie and pulsating original score of the film was created by renowned musician John Murphy. His soundtrack complements the tension and dread in the film.
• The soundtrack features tracks like "28 Theme", "Walk to Regents Park", "Kiss of Death" adding to the suspense of the narrative.

Quotes

• Andy: "They're dead, and you're going to be next."
• Don: "It all flashed before my eyes, it was so... fucking... boring."
• Doyle: "We got seconds before the pad's overrun, we're not equipped to deal with this situation!"