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Cinematic Rating

6.6 / 10

Budget

$60,000,000

Revenue

$151,308,832

Studio

Columbia Pictures, DNA Films, Decibel Films, TSG Entertainment

28 Years Later Review

Unfiltered Review R Released: 2025 Rating: 6.6/10 1h 55m English / Swedish Horror • Thriller • Science Fiction

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Review: 28 Years Later

In '28 Years Later', director Danny Boyle delivers a thrilling and intense sequel to the classic 2002 film '28 Days Later'. Set twenty-eight years after the outbreak of the Rage virus, the film follows a group of survivors living on a heavily-defended island connected to the mainland by a causeway.

When one member of the group ventures onto the mainland, he uncovers a world that is both fascinating and terrifying. The infected have mutated into even more brutal and monstrous creatures, while other survivors have formed their own twisted communities.

The film is a relentless rollercoaster of action and suspense, with breathtaking cinematography and a haunting soundtrack that adds to the tension. The performances are top-notch, particularly from the lead actor who captures the desperation and determination of his character.

'28 Years Later' is a must-see for fans of the original film and anyone who enjoys a gripping, post-apocalyptic thriller. You won't be able to look away from the screen as the characters navigate a world that is as dangerous and unpredictable as ever.

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What Audiences Are Saying

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rssp55

"Just a wealth of stupid, moronic, and ill-advised ideas. The film starts out with a fairly strong intro, but the central character here doesn't have any impact on the rest of the film, so it feels wasted. It switches plots halfway through after a strong start, inexplicably. I assume th..."

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TwdPepper

"**A beautiful film with a handful of odd choices.** I was hesitant going into this film. On one hand, it was a mainstream zombie film with a big budget and a competent crew. But on the other hand, it was in a franchise I have never loved, and it was the start of a new trilogy. So, while I was ..."

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Chin02

"***SPOILERS/STORY SUMMARY REVIEW*** What I will say about this movie is it's not all bad. This first half was really good, with an opening that was reminiscent of 28 Weeks Later. Afterwards though, it cuts to completely different characters for basically the rest of the film. Which would be fi..."

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