What the Success of ’28 Weeks Later’ Meant for an ‘Indiewood’ Still Finding Its Footing

“28 Weeks Later” proved that smaller-scale, indie-spirited films could thrive in the mainstream, marking a pronounced shift in Hollywood’s creative and financial model. Thomas Schatz’s new book underscores how an indie ethos permeated studio systems during this pivotal era.

What the Success of ’28 Weeks Later’ Meant for an ‘Indiewood’ Still Finding Its Footing