Pure Rage: The Making of '28 Days Later' (TV 2002)

Documentary about the making of Danny Boyle's end-of-the-world style horror movie, 28 Days Later.

Director:

Toby James

Stars:

Lisa I'Anson, Andy Coghlan, Brian Duerden

Cast

Cast overview:
Lisa I'Anson	...	Narrator (voice)
Andy Coghlan	...	Himself, reporter, New Scientist Magazine
Brian Duerden	...	Himself, professor, Public Health & Leisure Support
Naomie Harris	...	Herself
Danny Boyle	...	Himself
Andrew Macdonald	...	Himself
John Stanford	...	Himself, professor, University College London
Cillian Murphy	...	Himself
Brendan Gleeson	...	Himself
Christopher Eccleston	...	Himself
Megan Burns	...	Herself
Henry Camilleri	...	Himself, military advisor

Storyline

This made-for-tv documentary treats horror fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of "28 Days Later", about a band of survivors' struggle to stay alive after a killer virus has turned everyone into homicidal maniacs. Includes interviews with dirctor Danny Boyle, along with the cast and crew of the film, who share their experiences from working on the project, as well as discuss the special efforts that went into bringing it to completion.

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Plot Keywords:

making of | interview | behind the scenes | film making | number in title

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Genres:

Documentary | Short

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 November 2002 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Picture Production Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

20 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

This featurette is featured on the 28 Days Later... DVD, released in 2003.

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Connections

References 28 Days Later... (2002)

User Reviews

Not enough of anything

I think that there is a lot to be said about 28 Days Later, as this documentary makes clear. The creation of a deserted London, the military training the actors went through, the camera-work and the special effects, the inspiration for the story- but this documentary just touches on these things without going into any depth. It spends a lot of time on the possibility of a killer pandemic breaking out in a way that is utterly undisturbing. There have been plenty of terrifying disease outbreaks in the world that have been a genuine cause for concern, and this one concentrates on... foot-and-mouth, a disease that is only frightening if you're a farmer. There are lots of very clever people talking about biology pointlessly. The bits dealing with the film itself are equally shallow. We get a few "this movie is great, go see it" bits from the cast and crew (in which Christopher Eccleston ends up looking extremely luvvieish). The bits on the making of the movie tell you very little. What they tell you is enough to make you curious, but is ultimately unsatisfying. Example: we are told the cast playing soldiers went through a military boot camp. But there is very little on the boot camp itself. We learn that the makeup effects were complicated, but we get nothing beyond the standard "gruelling six hours in makeup" anecdotes that all actors tell whether you want them to or not. Then add to that the overuse of clips from the film that are only vaguely relevant to the documentary. Mention of the military intervention in the foot-and-mouth crisis is followed by Major West's "We must be a disappointment to you" speech. Mention of hospitals is followed by Jim awaking from his coma. This is pointless filler if you've seen the film and spoils a lot of the impact if you haven't. Really, this should have been an hour-long documentary on the film itself. As it is, it's rushed and frankly dull. Don't waste your half hour.