Settling the Score: a Movie Score Podcast

28 Days Later | John Murphy


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With '28 Years Later' on the horizon, the boys revisit Danny Boyle's sleeper hit that reinvigorated the zombie genre. They discuss the film's production and budget challenges, the value of silence in creating tension, and how Murphy's minimalist, mood-driven approach changed horror scoring forever.


Ev's score: 8.6 / Al's score: 8.1 / Ky's score: 8.2

Musical term: Post-rock

Instrumental Instrument: Electric guitar


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00:00 Introduction and 28 Days Later Hype

00:32 Cast and Production Insights

01:46 Filming Techniques and Challenges

04:10 Inspiration and Story Origins

05:15 Alternate Endings and Financial Success

09:41 Score and Soundtrack Analysis

21:04 Legacy and Cultural Impact

26:59 Final Thoughts and Future Projects

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