It is widely regarded as a revitalization of the zombie subgenre, influencing subsequent media like The Walking Dead and The Last of Us . 4. Commercial & Critical Reception
The film is credited with popularizing the "fast zombie" trope, shifting the horror from slow dread to high-velocity panic. 28 dГas despuГ©s (2002)
The film follows Jim (Cillian Murphy), who navigates a collapsed society alongside other survivors. Unlike traditional slow-moving zombies, the "infected" in this film are humans driven into a permanent, violent frenzy. The story explores the breakdown of social structures and the moral ambiguity of survival, ultimately contrasting the threat of the infected with the inherent danger posed by uninfected humans. 3. Artistic & Technical Impact It is widely regarded as a revitalization of