Resident Evil & The Last of Us Inspired 28 Years Later’s Terrifying Zombies
As a passionate movie enthusiast, I eagerly awaited the first trailer for “28 Years Later.” It was a heart-pounding sneak peek filled with chilling moments from the movie, such as bloodthirsty zombies charging down a slope, a macabre pile of skulls, and a spine-tingling scene where a zombie emerged from a field to surprise Jodie Comer. Some ardent followers of the series speculated that the “field zombie” was none other than the Academy Award-winning actor Cillian Murphy, making a surprising return, but alas, this theory was eventually disproven; it was Angus Neill, a fresh face in the franchise, who played the role.
In an intriguing interview, Alex Garland, the mastermind behind the 2002 film “28 Days Later,” revealed that his writing for the original movie drew inspiration from George A. Romero’s “Night of the Living Dead” series and the 1951 novel “The Day of the Triffids.” Moreover, Garland candidly admitted that he borrowed elements from another film titled “Kes” while crafting the script for “28 Years Later.”
Now, Garland sheds light on what motivated the rage zombies’ movements within the franchise, and it turns out that a timeless horror survival game served as his muse.