The Wait For It Podcast

International Feature: 28 Days Later


Listen Later

What happens when you mix desolate landscapes, taut storytelling, and a dash of humor? You get our latest exploration of the cult classic "28 Days Later." Join us as we navigate through the gritty visual style and atmospheric tension that Danny Boyle's film brought to the zombie genre—all while pondering why it's so elusive on streaming platforms.

As we weigh the impact of "28 Days Later," we can't help but reflect on the standout performances by Cillian Murphy, Naomi Harris, and Brendan Gleeson, while also chuckling over some of the film's third-act missteps. With a thoughtful eye, we compare the film to its sequel "28 Weeks Later," dissecting the moral quandaries and survival strategies that play out when facing a zombie-like apocalypse. Ever thought about holing up in a Costco to ride out the end times? We did, with a humorous twist. We also take a moment to acknowledge the creative forces behind these films, like Alex Garland, whose storytelling style has become distinct.

Our zombie-themed discussion wouldn't be complete without a comparison to other genre favorites like "Train to Busan" and "Shaun of the Dead." We eagerly share our rankings on Letterboxd and talk about the next entry in the series, "28 Years Later," with exciting casting announcements involving Cillian Murphy and others. As we wrap up, we look forward to the future of the series and the evolution of zombie films. Whether you're a horror fanatic or just here for a good laugh, this episode promises to entertain and engage with a mix of film analysis, community highlights, and personal insights.

Letterbox'd Synopsis:  Twenty-eight days after a killer virus was accidentally unleashed from a British research facility, a small group of London survivors are caught in a desperate struggle to protect themselves from the infected. Carried by animals and humans, the virus turns those it infects into homicidal maniacs – and it’s absolutely impossible to contain.

🔻You can find all important links for the podcast over at https://linktr.ee/waitforitpodcast🔺

🔻BACKGROUND MUSIC PROVIDED BY: Ocean by KV https://soundcloud.com/kvmusicprod  Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2OCvpHU Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/a8ctDtA7OK8 — Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported  — CC BY 3.0 🔺 

Enjoyed the episode? Have something to tell us? Text us here!

Support the show

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The Wait For It PodcastBy The Wait For It Podcast

  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8

4.8

33 ratings


More shows like The Wait For It Podcast

View all
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! by NPR

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

38,560 Listeners

Radiolab by WNYC Studios

Radiolab

43,866 Listeners

This American Life by This American Life

This American Life

90,668 Listeners

Radio Diaries by Radio Diaries & Radiotopia

Radio Diaries

1,256 Listeners

Fresh Air by NPR

Fresh Air

37,866 Listeners

The Moth by The Moth

The Moth

27,080 Listeners

Stuff You Should Know by iHeartPodcasts

Stuff You Should Know

77,754 Listeners

Science Vs by Spotify Studios

Science Vs

11,793 Listeners

Embedded by NPR

Embedded

11,914 Listeners

Endless Thread by WBUR

Endless Thread

2,660 Listeners

The Daily Show: Ears Edition by Comedy Central

The Daily Show: Ears Edition

14,303 Listeners

Family Secrets by iHeartPodcasts

Family Secrets

5,150 Listeners

Throughline by NPR

Throughline

16,065 Listeners

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart by Comedy Central

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

10,503 Listeners

Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers by Seth Meyers and Josh Meyers

Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers

2,760 Listeners