Summary
The latest entry in the28 Days Laterfranchise is coming out soon. However, critics had the chance to watch it before its premiere, and their reviews were promising.
The28 Seriesis a hit horror franchise that debuted with28 Days Laterin 2002. Although many described28 Days Lateras azombie apocalypsefranchise, the zombies in the film are not undead. Instead, they are living humans infected byRage Virus, which causes them to be consumed by uncontrollable rage and violent aggression. The virus doesn’t kill the hosts but transforms them into hyper-aggressive carriers with no empathy. Its sequel,28 Weeks Later, was released five years later, in 2007. After 18 years, the third entry in the franchise,28 Years Later, was released, with Danny Boyle returning to direct the film. The filmmaker also helmed the first movie. Fans have been waiting for this horror flick, includingDeath Stranding 2directorHideo Kojima. From the look of it, the movie is a must-watch based on the reviews from critics.
Boyle’s movie has received an impressivescore on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics were delighted after the horror film, giving it a 93% score as of this writing. According to them, it has a solid story, excellent character development, deep emotional elements, intense action, and stunning visuals. Among the things that they love about the film are its visceral terror and emotional depth. Despite its grim tone and haunting horror elements, it successfully delivers an emotional story while revolutionizing the style of the original28 Days Later. Overall, the majority of the critics are very happy and satisfied with Boyle’s work; they are even convinced that no one else can deliver such brilliant work other than him. Dough Jamieson of The Jam Report has nothing but praise for Boyle’s newest horror movie. He wrote:
Boyle has delivered a film that doesn’t just extend the franchise, but deepens it. ‘28 Years Later’ is thrilling, terrifying, heartbreaking, and, above all, human.
28 Years Lateris set nearly three decades after the Rage Virus outbreak. The survivors live on Holy Island (Lindisfarne), a quarantined, tide-accessible community with no modern conveniences, including electricity, medicine, or centralized governance. The sequel was also filmed in the same location — an actual island offshore in Northeast England. In the new film, Jamie’s (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) wife, Isla (Jodie Comer), is ill and needs treatment. Her condition forces Jamie and their 12-year-old son, Spike (Alfie Williams), to venture across the causeway to look for medicine. However, what’s supposed to be a mission to save Isla becomes a dangerous journey where the father and son’s lives are at stake as they navigate the infected wasteland.
The narrative alone is very promising and watching asurvival horrormovie is incredibly compelling.28 Years Latertaps into the human’s deepest primal fears, including isolation, loss of control, betrayal, and death. Unlikesupernatural horrorsorslashers, the film is rooted in plausible, real-world breakdowns like pandemics or social collapse, making it relatable to the audience. It also leaves one in a dilemma — who will you become when society vanishes? Will you protect others or betray them to keep yourself safe? And is it possible to retain humanity in inhuman conditions? The Rage virus has evolved, making the infected more menacing. The most dangerous variant, the Alphas, could tear the heads of their victims off and swing them around by their spinal cords.Those who enjoyed the previous two films and are into a blend of horror, drama, and emotional storytelling will surely enjoy the movie.28 Days Later not only explores human nature but also effectively balances gore with psychological tension.
