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[–] SamuraiBeandog@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I mean, that was just the character's understanding of the virus at that point. The latest movie shows that there is some variability or mutation in the virus and its effects on victims so it isn't a huge stretch to have at least some infected retain the instinct to eat.

This is what I mean by some suspension of disbelief, like sure you might notice that detail but it is a minor retcon at worst, though I don't think its even that.

[–] Someonelol@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I wouldn't call it a minor retcon. That's how the outbreak in the original film resolved, and how 28 Weeks Later started. You could argue it caused a mutation this time, but that only requires even further suspension of disbelief if the rules don't stay consistent.

[–] Auli@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 week ago

I mean look at all the covid mutations and how fast that happened.