28 Days Later | John Murphy

MAY 25, 202529 MIN
Settling the Score: a Movie Score Podcast

28 Days Later | John Murphy

MAY 25, 202529 MIN

Description

<p>With &#39;28 Years Later&#39; on the horizon, the boys revisit Danny Boyle&#39;s sleeper hit that reinvigorated the zombie genre. They discuss the film&#39;s production and budget challenges, the value of silence in creating tension, and how Murphy&#39;s minimalist, mood-driven approach changed horror scoring forever.</p><p><br></p><p>Ev&#39;s score: 8.6 / Al&#39;s score: 8.1 / Ky&#39;s score: 8.2</p><p>Musical term: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-rock">Post-rock</a></p><p>Instrumental Instrument: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_guitar">Electric guitar</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you like what you hear, follow us on Spotify and opt-in to get notified when we drop future episodes. Better yet, get in touch and keep up with our score-settling antics on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@settlingthescore">TikTok</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/settlingthescorepod">Instagram</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction and 28 Days Later Hype</p><p>00:32 Cast and Production Insights</p><p>01:46 Filming Techniques and Challenges</p><p>04:10 Inspiration and Story Origins</p><p>05:15 Alternate Endings and Financial Success</p><p>09:41 Score and Soundtrack Analysis</p><p>21:04 Legacy and Cultural Impact</p><p>26:59 Final Thoughts and Future Projects</p>