London in the movies - Telegraph As the London Film Festival gets underway, we present a selection of the best movies that feature locations around the capital. 28 Days Later (2002) The plot: an infected chimp attacks an animal rights activist, unleashing a virus that wipes out most of humanity. The locations: it features stunning shots of a deserted London, filmed in the early hours of the morning. Blackwall Tunnell, Canary Wharf, Horse Guard's Parade, Isle of Dogs, Westminster Bridge and Piccadilly Circus all appear.