28 Years Later: A Bold Evolution of the Infected Apocalypse

Twenty-three years after 28 Days Later revolutionized zombie cinema, Danny Boyle and Alex Garland return to a Britain transformed by nearly three decades of infection. What they've crafted is not the adrenaline-fueled sequel many expected—it's something stranger, more contemplative, and ultimately more ambitious.

28 Years Later is, at its core, a coming-of-age story. Newcomer Alfie Williams delivers a breakout performance as Spike, a boy who has known nothing but this infected world.

The technical innovation is remarkable. Scenes shot at up to 60 frames per second on iPhone cameras create an intimacy that larger productions often lack. Jodie Comer grounds the film's emotional core beautifully.

At its core, this is a very small and personal drama about love, family, and accepting loss. Not the sequel fans expected, but perhaps the one the series needed.