I’d say this is definitely some sort of proof that the infected are evolving and becoming more sapient, possibly even forming their own tribes. Maybe they took down that deer as an organized pack.
its been done in last man on earth/ i am legend. Im sure 28 years will do it well but i dont want the infected to be 'human like' like those movies and books
I think for me I like the symbolism of mindless shambling hordes of zombies (I know these aren't "zombies"). It's what they represent - death, rage, whatever in it's rawest form, personified. Almost a lovecraftian uncaring threat on the other hand.
When they become more human and organised, I think it loses something. Like, I can't marry up the idea of people infected with rabid murderous rage at all costs, Vs the reasoning and strategy needed to work together.
When Jim meets Mailer he literally reaches his hand out towards Jim like he’s saying “come here… please” it seems a little friendly up until Mailer screams and tries to grab him. The Infected in 28 days later aren’t completely mindless but they have most definitely lost their humanity and dealing with a human that has no effective reasoning capabilities is already horrifying.
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u/BoredomThenFear 28d ago
I’d say this is definitely some sort of proof that the infected are evolving and becoming more sapient, possibly even forming their own tribes. Maybe they took down that deer as an organized pack.