In Episode 150 of Badlands Story Hour, Burning Bright and Chris Paul return for an in-depth discussion of 28 Days Later, written by Alex Garland and directed by Danny Boyle. The episode walks through the film scene by scene, beginning with the opening laboratory sequence and the release of the rage virus, followed by Jim’s awakening alone in a deserted London. The hosts examine the use of media imagery, screens, and engineered rage, connecting these elements to the film’s depiction of societal collapse.

The conversation explores key characters including Jim, Selena, Frank, and Hannah, focusing on survival, morality, and the contrast between human connection and brutality. Burning Bright and Chris Paul analyze pivotal moments such as Frank’s death, the military compound, and the distinction between rage-driven violence and deliberate human cruelty. The episode also highlights themes of awakening, responsibility, fear, propaganda, and the preservation of humanity in extreme conditions. The discussion concludes with reflections on the film’s ending, its portrayal of righteousness versus rage, and why 28 Days Later stands apart from traditional zombie narratives.