Review: 28 Years Later (2025)
Genre: Post-Apocalyptic Horror / Thriller
28 Years Later marks the long-awaited return of the franchise that redefined zombie cinema. Directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, this third entry picks up nearly three decades after the original outbreak of the Rage virus, offering a grim yet gripping vision of a world still haunted by its past.
The film centers on Jamie (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), a lone survivor living on a remote island cut off from the infected mainland. When circumstances force him to cross back into the decaying remnants of civilization, Jamie faces not only the evolved forms of the infected but also the fractured groups of humans struggling for control, survival, and purpose.
The cast brings fresh energy to the saga. Jodie Comer adds emotional intensity as Isla, a hardened survivor whose path intertwines with Jamie’s. Ralph Fiennes plays Dr. Kelson, a morally conflicted scientist whose research could either save or doom what’s left of humanity. Jack O’Connell, Erin Kellyman, and Edvin Ryding round out the ensemble with strong performances.
While the film delivers the visceral tension and bleak atmosphere fans expect, it also adds philosophical weight, questioning what it truly means to rebuild after destruction. The pacing is taut, the visuals stark and haunting, and the sense of dread—both from the virus and human nature—remains potent.
As the first part of a new trilogy, 28 Years Later lays a chilling foundation for what’s to come. With echoes of the original while pushing into new thematic territory, it’s both a tribute and a bold evolution of the series.
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