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2002

28 Days Later script

Jim awakens from a coma to a post-apocalyptic London, ravaged by a rage virus, and is rescued by survivors Selena and Mark, only for Selena to kill an infected Mark. Joining Frank and his daughter Hannah, they seek a rumored military blockade where Frank is killed by soldiers under Major Henry West, who then offers the remaining trio refuge in his mansion. Jim discovers West's plan to use the women for repopulation, prompting him to unleash the infected upon the mansion to save Selena and Hannah. After a violent escape, Jim, Selena, and Hannah find refuge in a farmhouse and successfully signal a passing jet, hinting at humanity's potential recovery.

Writer
Alex Garland
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt0289043
Script date
2002
75Scenes
13Characters
68Pages
8Dialogue samples

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28 Days Later Save the Cat analysis

A courier wakes from a coma to discover a rage virus apocalypse.

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Key characters

Jim

Jim is listed as Protagonist. A young bicycle courier who wakes up from a coma to find London deserted. In the parsed data, Jim is connected to 55 scenes, 30 dialogue lines, 36 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.

55 scenes / 30 dialogue lines

Selena

Selena is listed as Survivor. A pragmatic and hardened survivor who helps Jim. In the parsed data, Selena is connected to 34 scenes, 28 dialogue lines, 29 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.

34 scenes / 28 dialogue lines

Hannah

Hannah is listed as Survivor. Frank's teenage daughter. In the parsed data, Hannah is connected to 25 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 23 text mentions, first appearing around scene 20.

25 scenes / 12 dialogue lines

Frank

Frank is listed as Survivor. A former taxi driver living in a tower block with his daughter. In the parsed data, Frank is connected to 16 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.

16 scenes / 7 dialogue lines

Mitchell

Mitchell is listed as Soldier. A violent and unstable soldier under Henry's command. In the parsed data, Mitchell is connected to 11 scenes, 15 dialogue lines, 16 text mentions, first appearing around scene 40.

11 scenes / 15 dialogue lines

Jones

Jones is listed as Soldier. A soldier under Henry's command. In the parsed data, Jones is connected to 11 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 14 text mentions, first appearing around scene 40.

11 scenes / 12 dialogue lines

Major Henry West

Major Henry West is listed as Antagonist. A military officer leading a group of soldiers in a mansion. In the parsed data, Major Henry West is connected to 10 scenes, 18 dialogue lines, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 34.

10 scenes / 18 dialogue lines

Mark

Mark is listed as Survivor. Selena's companion, a tall man who helps Jim. In the parsed data, Mark is connected to 7 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.

7 scenes / 3 dialogue lines

Farrell

Farrell is listed as Soldier. A sergeant in Henry's unit who questions the morality of their actions. In the parsed data, Farrell is connected to 5 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 38.

5 scenes / 9 dialogue lines

Chief Activist

Chief Activist is listed as Minor. Leader of the ALF activists. In the parsed data, Chief Activist is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 3.

2 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Female Activist

Female Activist is listed as Minor. An ALF activist. In the parsed data, Female Activist is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 3.

2 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Finnish Activist

Finnish Activist is listed as Minor. An ALF activist. In the parsed data, Finnish Activist is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.

2 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Scientist

Scientist is listed as Minor. The researcher at the laboratory where the virus originated. In the parsed data, Scientist is connected to 1 scene, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.

1 scenes / 3 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. INT. SURGICAL CHAMBER - NIGHT

    A chimp is strapped to an operating table in a lab, being monitored while watching violent footage.

  2. 2. INT. BRIGHT CORRIDOR - NIGHT

    ALF activists move down a corridor and disable a security camera.

    Chief Activist, Female Activist, Finnish Activist
  3. 3. INT. LABORATORY - NIGHT

    Activists break into the lab to free infected chimps, leading to a confrontation with a scientist.

    Scientist, Chief Activist, Female Activist, Finnish Activist
  4. 4. INT. CORRIDOR - NIGHT

    An activist enters the lab and is attacked by the newly infected.

  5. 5. INT. HOSPITAL ROOM - LATE AFTERNOON

    Jim wakes up from a coma in a deserted hospital.

    Jim
  6. 6. INT. COMA WARD - LATE AFTERNOON

    Jim explores the empty hospital.

    Jim
  7. 7. EXT. HOSPITAL - LATE AFTERNOON

    Jim exits the hospital to find London completely deserted.

    Jim
  8. 8. EXT. LONDON - SUNDOWN

    Jim walks through the empty streets of London.

    Jim
  9. 9. INT. CHURCH - NIGHT

    Jim enters a church and finds a massacre, then is attacked by infected.

    Jim
  10. 10. EXT. CENTRAL LONDON ROAD - NIGHT

    Selena and Mark rescue Jim from the infected.

    Jim, Selena, Mark
  11. 11. INT. NEWSAGENT - NIGHT

    Jim meets Selena and Mark, who explain the infection.

    Jim, Selena, Mark
  12. 12. EXT. GREENWICH COMMON - DAY

    The group travels to Jim's parents' house.

    Jim, Selena, Mark
  13. 13. INT. HOUSE - DAY

    Jim finds his parents dead in their bedroom.

    Jim, Selena, Mark
  14. 14. INT. Kitchen - NIGHT

    Jim is attacked by infected neighbors in his kitchen; Selena and Mark intervene and kill them.

    Jim, Selena, Mark
  15. 15. INT. Kitchen - NIGHT

    Selena interrogates Jim about potential infection and kills Mark after discovering he was scratched.

    Jim, Selena, Mark
  16. 16. EXT. London Road - NIGHT

    Jim and Selena walk through London, discussing the rules of survival.

    Jim, Selena
  17. 17. INT. Tower Block Stairwell - NIGHT

    Jim and Selena climb the tower block and encounter Frank.

    Jim, Selena, Frank
  18. 18. INT. Frank's Flat - NIGHT

    Jim and Selena meet Frank and his daughter Hannah.

    Jim, Selena, Frank, Hannah
  19. 19. INT. Frank's Flat - EARLY MORNING

    Frank plays a radio broadcast about a military blockade in the North.

    Jim, Selena, Frank, Hannah
  20. 20. INT. TOWER BLOCK - DAY

    Frank, Selena, Jim, and Hannah discuss the risks of leaving the tower block to find the soldiers.

    Jim, Selena, Frank, Hannah
  21. 21. EXT. TOWER BLOCK - DAY

    The group departs in a taxi.

    Jim, Selena, Frank, Hannah
  22. 22. INT. CAB - DAY

    Frank sets the meter and jokes about payment.

    Jim, Selena, Frank, Hannah
  23. 23. EXT. TUNNEL ENTRANCE - DAY

    The group debates entering the tunnel.

    Jim, Selena, Frank
  24. 24. INT. CAB - DAY

    The cab drives through the tunnel, hits a barricade, and gets a flat tire.

    Jim, Selena, Frank, Hannah
  25. 25. INT. TUNNEL - DAY

    The group changes the tire while rats flee from approaching Infected.

    Jim, Selena, Frank, Hannah
  26. 26. INT. SUPERMARKET - DAY

    The group loots a supermarket for supplies.

    Jim, Selena, Frank, Hannah
  27. 27. EXT. MOTORWAY - DAY

    The group stops at a service station to siphon fuel.

    Jim, Selena, Frank, Hannah
  28. 28. EXT. PICNIC SPOT - LATE AFTERNOON

    The group stops for a picnic in the countryside.

    Jim, Selena, Frank, Hannah
  29. 29. EXT. PICNIC SPOT - NIGHT

    The group camps for the night.

    Jim, Selena, Frank, Hannah
  30. 30. EXT. Street - DAY

    Jim is nearly hit by a car, leading to a road rage confrontation with the driver.

    Jim
  31. 31. EXT. Cab/Picnic Spot - NIGHT

    Frank wakes Jim from a nightmare.

    Jim, Frank
  32. 32. EXT. 42nd Blockade - DAY

    The group arrives at a military blockade and discovers it is abandoned.

    Jim, Selena, Frank, Hannah
  33. 33. EXT. 42nd Blockade - DAY

    Frank turns into an infected and is shot by soldiers.

    Jim, Selena, Frank, Hannah, Farrell, Mitchell
  34. 34. INT. Mansion - NIGHT

    The group has dinner with Major Henry West and his soldiers.

    Jim, Selena, Hannah, Major Henry West, Farrell, Mitchell
  35. 35. INT. STUDY ROOM - NIGHT

    Jim confronts Henry about his men's behavior and learns about the military's plan for the future.

    Jim, Major Henry West
  36. 36. INT. GIRLS' BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Jim warns Selena and Hannah that they must leave immediately.

    Jim, Selena, Hannah
  37. 37. INT. MANSION STAIRS - NIGHT

    Jim and the girls attempt to escape but are intercepted by Mitchell.

    Jim, Selena, Hannah, Mitchell, Major Henry West
  38. 38. INT. CELLAR - NIGHT

    Jim and Farrell are held captive; Farrell reveals his theory about the quarantine.

    Jim, Farrell, Mitchell, Jones
  39. 39. EXT. TREE-LINED PATH - DAY

    Mitchell and Jones lead Jim and Farrell to the execution ground.

    Mitchell, Jones, Jim, Farrell
  40. 40. EXT. EXECUTION GROUND - DAY

    Farrell is executed, and Jim manages to escape.

    Jim, Farrell, Mitchell, Jones
  41. 41. EXT. TREES - DAY

    Mitchell and Jones hunt for Jim.

    Mitchell, Jones
  42. 42. EXT. EXECUTION GROUND - DAY

    Mitchell and Jones realize Jim has escaped the perimeter.

    Mitchell, Jones
  43. 43. EXT. WOODS - DAY

    Jim runs through the woods and sees a plane.

    Jim
  44. 44. INT. DRESSING ROOM - DAY

    Selena manipulates the soldiers to gain time with Hannah.

    Selena, Hannah
  45. 45. EXT. BLOCKADE - DAY

    Jim triggers a siren to draw the soldiers out.

    Jim
  46. 46. EXT. BLOCKADE - LATE AFTERNOON

    Henry and Davis arrive at the blockade to hunt Jim.

    Major Henry West, Jim
  47. 47. EXT. JEEP - LATE AFTERNOON

    Henry finds Davis dead and is attacked by Infected.

    Major Henry West
  48. 48. INT. LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

    Jones guards the girls while Infected break into the mansion.

    Jones, Selena, Hannah
  49. 49. INT. FRONT HALL - NIGHT

    Jim kills Jones.

    Jim, Jones
  50. 50. INT. KITCHEN - NIGHT

    Jones hides in a cupboard, then runs into the hall.

    Jones
  51. 51. INT. FRONT HALL - NIGHT

    Jones runs into Jim and is killed by his bayonet.

    Jim, Jones
  52. 52. INT. RADIO ROOM - NIGHT

    Jim runs through the radio room.

    Jim
  53. 53. INT. MANSION STAIRS - NIGHT

    Jim runs up the stairs.

    Jim
  54. 54. EXT. MANSION - NIGHT

    Henry finds a dying Jones.

    Major Henry West, Jones
  55. 55. INT. MANSION CORRIDOR - NIGHT

    Jim searches for Hannah and Selena.

    Jim
  56. 56. INT. CHILD'S BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Jim finds Bell hiding in a bedroom.

    Jim
  57. 57. EXT. LEDGE - NIGHT

    Jim climbs along the ledge.

    Jim
  58. 58. INT. MANSION BASEMENT CORRIDOR - NIGHT

    Henry encounters Infected.

    Major Henry West
  59. 59. INT. CORRIDOR - NIGHT

    Mitchell drags Selena through the corridor.

    Selena, Mitchell
  60. 60. INT. MANSION BASEMENT CORRIDOR - NIGHT

    Henry kills an infected Clifton.

    Major Henry West
  61. 61. INT. ATTIC - NIGHT

    Jim enters the attic.

    Jim
  62. 62. INT. GIRLS' BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Jim kills Mitchell and reunites with Selena and Hannah.

    Jim, Selena, Hannah, Mitchell
  63. 63. INT. MANSION - NIGHT

    The group escapes to the cab.

    Jim, Selena, Hannah, Major Henry West
  64. 64. INT. CAB - NIGHT

    Hannah reverses the cab.

    Hannah
  65. 65. EXT. MANSION - NIGHT

    Henry is killed by Infected.

    Major Henry West
  66. 66. EXT. CAB - NIGHT

    The group escapes.

    Jim, Selena, Hannah
  67. 67. INT. FRONT HALL - NIGHT

    Infected appear.

  68. 68. INT. CAB - NIGHT

    The cab crashes through the gates.

    Jim, Selena, Hannah
  69. 69. EXT. FIELD - DAY

    A field with the word HELL.

  70. 70. INT. FARMHOUSE BEDROOM - DAY

    Jim wakes up.

    Jim
  71. 71. INT. FARMHOUSE - DAY

    Jim walks through the house.

    Jim
  72. 72. INT. FARMHOUSE KITCHEN - DAY

    Jim finds Selena.

    Jim, Selena
  73. 73. EXT. FARMHOUSE - DAY

    Hannah arranges material.

    Hannah
  74. 74. EXT. LAKELAND VALLEY - DAY

    An Infected watches a plane.

  75. 75. EXT. VALLEY - DAY

    The group signals the plane.

    Jim, Selena, Hannah

Dialogue examples

But we're here, chained to a fucking radiator because the OC has gone insane. Starting the world again when the rest of the world hasn't even fucking stopped. Think about it! How could infection cross the oceans? How could it cross the mountains and the rivers? They stopped it. And right now TVs are playing and planes are flying in the sky and the world is continuing as fucking normal. Think. Actually think about it. What would you do with a diseased little island?

Farrell / Scene 38

Eight days ago I found Jones with his gun in this mouth. He said he was going to kill himself because there was no future. What could I say to him? We kill all the infected or wait until they starve to death. And then what? What do nine men do except wait to die themselves? I moved us from the blockade, I set the radio broadcasting, and I promised them women. Because women mean children.

Major Henry West / Scene 35

Look. We're grateful. Very grateful for your protection, and just to have found other people. But if we're going to stay here with you, you're going to have to stop your men from -

Jim / Scene 35

It's me and you, now. And I'm going to get you out of here, and then we're going to find some nice little fucking place, with a pretty little fucking garden, and...

Mitchell / Scene 62

I can't leave the block if it's just the two of us. If something happened to me, Hannah would be alone. But if we were with other people...

Frank / Scene 19

It began as rioting. And right from the beginning, you knew something bad was going on because the rioters were killing people.

Selena / Scene 11

Since it began, who have you killed? You wouldn't be alive now if you hadn't killed somebody. Survival. I understand.

Major Henry West / Scene 35

You need to understand, if someone gets infected, you've got somewhere between ten and twenty seconds to kill them.

Selena / Scene 16

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