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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2025 · 2H 19M

28 Days Later: How Real Fear Shaped a Modern Horror Classic

from Dystopedia - A Dystopian Podcast · host Matthew Davidson and Andrew Hodgson

It’s not a zombie film, but it redefined the genre. With 28 Years Later on the horizon, we’re looking back at the one that started it all: 28 Days Later. Why does it still feel so hauntingly relevant? And what real-world fears, from post-9/11 panic to foot-and-mouth disease, helped shape this modern horror classic? Next week, we continue the story with 28 Weeks Later.   Follow us on Instagram @dystopediapod Email: [email protected] 

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