28 Weeks Later

28 Weeks Later

Year: 2007

Runtime: 99 min

Language: English

Director: Juan Carlos Fresnadillo

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Following a devastating viral outbreak that swept through Britain, the U.S. Army intervenes, declaring victory over the infection and initiating a rebuilding effort. As refugees are repatriated, a soldier is reunited with his estranged daughter, unaware that she carries the highly contagious rage virus. Her return unknowingly triggers a terrifying resurgence of the pandemic, threatening to undo all the progress made and plunging the nation back into chaos.

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1

Initial Outbreak of the Rage Virus

The outbreak of the Rage virus creates havoc in London, forcing Don, his wife Alice, and four other survivors to seek refuge in a cottage. This situation quickly escalates when the desperate sound of a boy banging on their door leads to a decision that will change their fates forever.

Cottage, outskirts of London
2

The Boy's Arrival

Don decides to let the terrified boy inside their hideout, a choice that soon reveals its dire consequences. The boy unintentionally brings infected individuals, drawing danger closer to their sanctuary and putting everyone at risk.

Cottage, outskirts of London
3

Desperate Decisions

As the danger escalates, Don urges Alice to leave the boy outside for their own safety. However, her maternal instincts prevent her from abandoning the child, leading Don to feel he has no choice but to abandon Alice and the others for his own survival.

Cottage, outskirts of London
4

Escape by Boat

Feeling overwhelmed and desperate, Don escapes from the cottage by boat, leaving Alice, the boy, and the remaining survivors behind. This decision weighs heavily on him as he navigates the dangerous waters, haunted by his choice.

River near London
5

Twenty-Eight Weeks Later

Time passes after the outbreak, with NATO forces regaining control over Britain. An American military contingent arrives, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the wake of chaos, and introduces Don and Alice's children back into the narrative.

Twenty-eight weeks later District One, Isle of Dogs
6

Reunion with Father

Tammy and Andy, Don and Alice's children, joyfully reunite with their father in District One. This moment of happiness is a stark contrast to the turmoil they had been exposed to during the outbreak.

District One, Isle of Dogs
7

Tammy and Andy's Reckless Venture

Ignoring strict warnings, Tammy and Andy venture outside the safety perimeter to retrieve family photographs. In their search, they stumble upon Alice, who is alive but in a delirious and vulnerable state, raising complex emotions for the siblings.

Old family home
8

Alice's Quarantine

After being found by American soldiers, Tammy and Andy are escorted back to District One and placed in isolation. Here, they learn that Alice carries the Rage virus asymptomatically, and the implications of this revelation begin to unfold.

District One, Isle of Dogs
9

Descent into Rage

Overcome with guilt and desperation, Don sneaks into Alice’s quarantine chamber, seeking her forgiveness. This encounter turns tragic as he becomes infected in the process, spiraling into a violent rampage that jeopardizes everyone around him.

District One, Isle of Dogs
10

Chaos Erupts

Don's rampage brings chaos to District One, blurring the lines between survivors and infected individuals. Under extreme pressure from orders to shoot any potential threat, Sergeant Doyle decides to defy military orders to protect the innocent, escalating the tension.

District One, Isle of Dogs
11

Destruction of District One

As the situation becomes increasingly desperate, U.S. Air Force planes begin firebombing District One. This creates a catastrophic scene, as Doyle, Scarlet, Tammy, and Andy make their escape amidst the unfolding disaster.

District One, Isle of Dogs
12

Escape Attempt

Doyle’s pilot friend Flynn arrives with news of the impending danger and urges everyone to leave. Despite Flynn's warnings to abandon the civilians, Doyle persists in trying to protect Tammy and Andy, showcasing his dedication amid the chaos.

District One, Isle of Dogs
13

Tragic Sacrifice

During their escape attempt in an abandoned vehicle, the group is immobilized by nerve gas. In a desperate bid, Doyle sacrifices himself to start the car, demonstrating heroism but ultimately leading to his downfall.

District One, Isle of Dogs
14

Fleeing to Safety

Scarlet, Tammy, and Andy manage to escape to the London Underground after the chaos in District One. However, the threat remains as Don finds them, leading to another tragic moment when he kills Scarlet and bites Andy.

London Underground
15

New Threat in Paris

Tammy, in a moment of desperation, shoots Don, ending his rampage and their immediate danger. Just as they believe they are safe, a chilling radio transmission reveals that the Rage virus has spread to Europe, emerging in the Paris Métro.

Paris, near the Eiffel Tower

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