The scene cuts to three years later, where we see shots of a desolate city: the post-apocalyptic New York. Some people might ask an interesting question: “Why would it derive from measles? Wouldn’t it be more accurate to use rabies as the support for the new virus since the illness exhibits symptoms closer to the ones we see in the movie?” It’s an insignificant detail, but it might be a valid question to which we don’t have an answer unless we contact the writer. Such is the case even with a wide variety of viruses in real life. Though the virus is highly infectious, some people are naturally immune to it, just like our protagonist. They’re incredibly violent and powerfully screech, which isn’t the best thing if you’re wearing headphones while watching the movie. They socially de-evolve and become mere animals of prey thirsty for blood and living in packs, or so we’re made to think. Once contaminated, the person (or animal) starts to lose all hair, and their skin becomes highly UV light sensitive, just like a vampire. To worsen the situation, the KV affects animals too. Later, as the movie reveals more and we connect the dots, we discover that the Krippin Virus (KV, as called by the protagonist) is highly contagious through all bodily fluids, touch, and is airborne. The woman talking on the TV is Dr Alice Krippin (Emma Thompson), the scientist who unintentionally brings humanity to its knees. The news seems to announce the discovery of a successful cure for cancer derived from genetically modified measles. The movie begins with an off-screen voice that later reveals to be a TV. – First interaction with the Darkseekers.– Flashback #1, the lab, and loneliness.Here are links to the key aspects of the movie:
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