So the dog. Opening scene. If it’s just looking to infect everyone it possibly can, it doesn’t make a lot of sense for it to turn around and stare at the pursuing helicopter.
Are there prevailing fan theories about the reason that the dog, presumably the surviving thing, stopped and looked back at the pursuing helicopter?
A dog would not look back. It would keep running in panic. An intelligent being would stop, assess and devise a plan to stay alive.
It measures up the threat.
In that scene it becomes instantly clear that something is up. This is not a normal dog.
So for me, that scene just adds to the brilliance of that very good movie. For me its completely logical.
You’re right, conscious assessment is a great reason that the dog was seen looking back there