Etc. Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 The news is a little old, but begins taking effect today on all prints currently in theaters. HOLLYWOOD - In an unusual marketing move to pump up the buzz surrounding its horror hit "28 Days Later," Fox Searchlight will attach the film's original, rather downbeat ending to all 1,400 prints now playing in theaters.Although outtakes, filmmaker narration and alternate endings have become an expected part of DVD movie packages, Fox Searchlight says it is aware of no other instance in which alternate scenes were added to a film still in theatrical release. The ending now in theaters was actually the film's original scripted ending, but was ditched by screenwriter Alex Garland and director Danny Boyle during production in favor of a darker coda. That grim ending was included in the first cut of the film and tested with preview audiences. But Boyle and his filmmaking team ultimately rejected the scene, set in a hospital, as simply too bleak. "We felt we can't do this to people. Because it was such a tough journey anyway," Boyle said. The filmmakers went back and filmed the more upbeat ending they had originally written, which tested much better and is now the film's final scene. The darker ending, which already appears as a feature on the British DVD of the film, will appear beginning July 25 at the conclusion of the credits. Otherwise, projectionists would have to splice in the four minutes of footage or Searchlight would have had to strike new prints. Searchlight contemplated re-releasing two versions of the film -- one with the upbeat ending, the other with the downer conclusion. But Motion Picture Association of America rules prevent two versions of the same film from playing at the same time. Since its debut June 27, "28 Days Later" has been a critical and commercial hit, grossing nearly $30 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P. Administrators Posted July 25, 2003 Administrators Share Posted July 25, 2003 It was a great film.. I'll have to lookup the alternative ending someplace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman273 Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 That's rulke about two versions of the same film playing seems kinda dumb. I wonder what the reasoning behind that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyBeRiA Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 it's not really two versions of the film...just two endings. a bunch of movies have done that. they just play the movie regularly, and then after the credits show the alternate version. They just figured that, since it was probably a popular extra feature on the DVD, they would include it in the theaters to attract more movie-goers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatnipOligarchy Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 yeah i heard about this the other day.. i already saw the movie in theaters, so i doubt i will pay to go see it again... i plan on buying the dvd so hopefully the alternate ending will be on there as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPaul Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 Does anyone have the alternative ending they can post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BeLGaRaTh Subscriber¹ Posted July 25, 2003 Subscriber¹ Share Posted July 25, 2003 I can try and rip it from the DVD, but cant host ... any offers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malechai Veteran Posted July 25, 2003 Veteran Share Posted July 25, 2003 would be interested in seeing the alternate ending myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 this movie was so boring, i don't think the new ending helps :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoneblitz61 Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 Thats kind of a bitch to people who have already seen the film before the US release with the new ending. Greedy film ******s, they take our $14 dollars for 2 tix to a movie, now they want us to pay $14 more to see the same movie again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoneblitz61 Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 this movie was so boring, i don't think the new ending helps :p Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but I think your's is in the minority... "grossing nearly $30 million." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morkuma Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 the movie was NOT boring, one of the best movies in a long time the alternate ending isn't as heppy, and follows the original book better they are doing this cuz it turned out to be a hit despite all the big name ****e in the theaters now giving it a second run to attract more people great marketing for a great film Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one321 Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 I can't wait to see it and now with the alternative ending I want to see it even more. Sorry for those of you who already went to it. Catch it at matinee prices or something. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morkuma Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 heh, i saw it 6 times, i dun care about paying to see it again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one321 Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 Six times huh...I don't know if any movie is worth paying full theatre prices to see it that many times. Where I live there is this family people call the Star Wars family and they go to Star Wars every night that it is here at our theatre. They have done it for both Episode 1 & 2. Very dedicated. I should work at the theatre again...then maybe I would go to the movies six times....for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viserov Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 Definitely a good movie (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solarix Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 the movie was nowhere NEAR being boring at all, it was one of the best movies ive seen in the longest times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPaul Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 Come on, someone knows they want to host the alternative ending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceminess Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 how big is it, i may be able too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPaul Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 how big is it, i may be able too. Duno, BeLGaRaTh said he would rip it if someone would host it on page 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceminess Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 if it isn't that big i might be able to host it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatnipOligarchy Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 has anyone seen this alternate ending yet? dont say what happens, but is it better than the original? i hope so.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalDiablo Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 I've heard it is a sad ending. Someone post what it is, just use some spoiler warnings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 Luckily i downloaded the movie cause a freind of mind kept saying it was crap. Well, it wasnt, I thought it was such an aweoms movi. + I love zombie flicks. Even though this thechnically isnt a zombie flick but still. anyways back to the topic, um.... yeah the quality of the dl was crap, so im definately going to go see in in theatres... maybe tonight even. ^-^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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