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Duration
120 minutes

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A deadly virus sweeps across Britain, devastating the nation and turning those it infects into individuals consumed by homicidal rage, which compels the remaining survivors to band together for safety. Directed by Danny Boyle, the horror film stars Cillian Murphy and Naomie Harris.

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28 Days Later is a feature‑length horror film. Presented as a programme, it falls squarely within the movie genre and delivers a tense, unsettling experience set against a bleak backdrop. The work is structured as a single, uninterrupted story that immerses the audience in its dire setting. The story opens with Britain reeling from a catastrophic outbreak. The infection turns those it touches into individuals driven by uncontrollable, murderous fury. In the wake of this devastation, a handful of people manage to stay alive and gradually form a loose coalition, relying on one another to navigate the shattered landscape and the constant threat posed by the infected. Their cooperation becomes essential as they move through the chaos, constantly aware that any encounter could turn deadly. The film confines its action to a desolate United Kingdom, where empty streets and abandoned buildings underscore the scale of the collapse. The virus itself acts as a catalyst for extreme aggression, stripping its victims of any semblance of humanity and leaving the survivors to confront both the infected and the emptiness of their surroundings. At its core, the narrative focuses on the fragile alliances that emerge among the survivors. Their collective effort to stay ahead of the relentless, rage‑filled antagonists drives the tension throughout, highlighting the precarious balance between cooperation and danger in a world gone mad. The film maintains a consistent horror tone, keeping the stakes high for the group.

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28 Days Later broadcasts on Sky Cinema Sci-fi/Horror HD at 10:30pm, Saturday, 7 February 2026. (Subtitles)

Channel Numbers:
Sky HD668Virgin411

Production Details

Year2002
Runtime113 mins
DirectorDanny Boyle

Cast & Crew

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Danny BoyleDirector
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Luke Mablyas Pte Clifton
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Megan Burnsas Hannah
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Christopher Ecclestonas Major Henry West
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Naomie Harrisas Selena
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Stuart McQuarrieas Sgt Farrell
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