While this movie never claimed to be a “zombie flick” it is often accused of being the birthplace of the fast zombie. The infected would do everything from devouring their victims to ripping them apart with their bare hands. They chased down victims with cheetah-like speed and tenacity.
In the movie the infected resembled undead creatures in their marred and often bloody appearances. This virus turns the hosts into mindless berzerkers that pretty much kill anything and everything in their path.
First and foremost it should be made abundantly clear that Danny Boyle’s “infected” are not zombies but in fact (like the name suggests) living human beings that suffer from a viral infection. In 2002 Director Danny Boyle tantalized horror fans with his hit 28 Days Later. Team Edward teenybopper wannabe vampire nonsense there was (and is) a difference in opinion as bitter as the most savage rivalries.