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28 Days Later
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is 28 Days Later in English?
28 Days Later: 75.2% A1–A2 vocabulary; 10.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 843.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 17.0% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 10.3% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 6.8% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Try a short scene and check your comprehension; the vocabulary offers a relatively accessible starting point.
7.8% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
92.7% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 3.1% Unclassified.
This counts repeated eligible words. Phrases are excluded from this calculation to avoid counting their component words twice.
Recurring words and phrases to preview
- infect (rare): 14 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Got infected two days ago.
- infection (C1): 14 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
The animals are contagious. The infection is in their blood and saliva. One bite...
- get in (B2): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.
Subtitle example:
Did any of the blood get in your mouth?
- hell (C1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A place of suffering in some religious beliefs; also used informally to express anger or surprise.
Subtitle example:
Fucking hell.
- sweetheart (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Come on, sweetheart. Say hello.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Substance: 10.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.4 percentage points more than 28 Days Later).
- 10 Cloverfield Lane: 11.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.7 percentage points more than 28 Days Later).
- The Last Man on Earth: 9.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (1.2 percentage points less than 28 Days Later).
These percentages describe vocabulary, not the proportion of dialogue you will understand. CEFR labels are estimates, not official film ratings. Accent, speed, songs, context, and your own vocabulary also affect comprehension. Repeated occurrences may include repeated dialogue or lyrics.
How we estimate vocabulary difficulty · Evidence generated: