Doomsday (2008)

About Doomsday

Doomsday is a science fiction film released in 2008 that features action-packed sequences and a storyline ardently focused on a post-apocalyptic setting. Set in 2035, the film centers around Major Eden Sinclair who is assigned the task of entering a quarantined, plague-ridden Scotland to retrieve a possible cure by her authoritarian government, following the resurgence of the virus in London.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Matthew Vaughn, written and directed by Neil Marshall, and it took around two months for the shooting to complete. It was shot primarily in South Africa and Scotland. The inspiration for creating such a film came from various classic movies such as Mad Max 2 and Escape from New York.

Actors

• Rhona Mitra as Major Eden Sinclair: The resolute lead of the film who is tasked to find a cure for a deadly virus. Her steely determination and survival skills were brilliantly portrayed by Mitra.
• Bob Hoskins as Bill Nelson: An officer representing the government who assists Eden in the mission. Bob was praised for his astute and nuanced performance.
• Malcolm McDowell as Dr. Marcus Kane: He performs as a former medical researcher and the unintended leader of the survivors in Scotland. McDowell's portrayal of the character was well received.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Originally the film was to be shot in Australia, but due to budget constraints, the location was changed to South Africa and Scotland.
• Although set in Scotland, a majority of the film, especially the exteriors, were actually shot in the beautiful countryside of South Africa.
• The film is often compared to Mad Max 2 due to its thematic elements and visual style.

Quotes

• "Can't kill me, I'm already dead." - Eden Sinclair
• "Would you do it? Look into the face of the Devil, see him for what he is?" - Dr. Marcus Kane
• "Take a look around you, Nelson, this is what you made." - Michael Canaris

Music, Soundtrack

• The original score for the film was composed by Tyler Bates.
• The soundtrack also includes tracks from a variety of artists including Ariel Rechtshaid and Adam Siegel.