Level: Intermediate

After watching the movie, answer the following questions. We recommend writing your answers on paper (use the answers below for reference only).

1. How is the alternate ending different from the theatrical version?

✅ Instead of sacrificing himself, Neville realizes the infected are intelligent and lets them leave peacefully with the female.

2. What key moment changes Neville’s understanding of the Darkseekers?

✅ He sees the male Darkseeker trying to rescue the captured female, showing emotion and social bonds.

3. What action does Neville take once he sees the Darkseekers' humanity?

✅ He apologizes, returns the female Darkseeker, and avoids further violence, allowing them to leave unharmed.

4. How does the alternate ending reframe Neville’s role in the story?

✅ It presents him not as a hero or savior, but as a scientist who became a monster in the eyes of the infected.

5. What thematic message is emphasized in the alternate ending?

✅ Understanding and coexistence are possible; the infected are not mindless—they are evolving beings with emotions.