The article discusses how director Danny Boyle's vision for 28 Days Later originally included zombies that were not only fast but also portrayed in a blurred, painterly style inspired by Francis Bacon's artwork. Makeup designer Dominic Hailstone shared concept images that revealed this alternative approach to the film's zombies. The initial working title was Rage, reflecting a different tone for the film. Bacon's paintings, known for their abstract yet figurative style, closely resemble the horror elements Boyle aimed to capture in what became a landmark in the zombie genre.
Originally Danny Boyle wanted to show the zombies attacking in a sort of blurred panic, using Francis Bacon as a reference.
The images shared by Hailstone certainly feel like they come from an entirely alternate version of 28 Days Later, even if the speed of the zombies is still present.
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