"28 Days Later" is a rare breed of film in that it attempts to be both art house flick and horror movie rolled into one. Perhaps a bit surprisingly, the film for the most part succeeds in this undertaking. It is a horror film that is driven more by suspense and psychological terror than gore, which is refreshing for someone like me, who has never been interested in the typical slasher horror film genre. "28 Days Later" also sets itself apart from the standard horror movie by actually taking the time to develop its characters, giving them background and motivation for their actions as well as developing a sense of sympathy in the viewer for them. The film is not without its flaws though, and sometimes suffers from a fairly obvious lack of originality in plot and subject matter. However, all in all the film does work when seen as a new take on subject matter that has been presented many times before. The director effectively uses low lighting throughout the film to enhance the sense of claustrophobia and impending terror. His use of quick camera movements and close-ups also convey a sense of the frantic and chaotic while at the same time bringing the viewer into very close contact with the events on the screen. The crowning achievement of directorial prowess in the film is without a doubt the breathtakingly eerie shots of an absolutely deserted London."28 Days Later" explores many facets of the dark side of the human psyche, from the obvious use of the "infected", who are driven by mindless rage, to some of the seedier characters we meet later in the film, who are driven by more complicated and selfish motivations. We are faced with the question of what is more evil, the mindless rage of animal instinct, or the well thought out forced control of people for personal gain? Also, is it greed that pushes these characters to attempt control, or simply the overwhelming drive to satisfy human needs? When we see certain characters driven by such selfish motivations even in the face of such a crisis situation, we must face the question of whether or not human nature itself is inherently good or evil. "28 Days Later" finds its strength in its ability to present such intriguing subplots while still providing a satisfying dose of suspense and terror.