28 Years Later

(15) 1 hour 55 minutes
Director: Danny Boyle
Cast: Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Alfie Williams, Ralph Fiennes
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28 years after the rage virus overran society in Britain, a small community of survivors lives on a heavily fortified tidal island off the coast of England. As part of a coming-of-age ritual, community member Jamie takes his son Spike to the mainland, where they have a close call with the infected.

During the foray, Spike spots a fire burning in the distance and learns it was lit by the enigmatic and sinister Dr Kelson. Isla, Spike’s mother and pregnant with her and Jamie’s next child, is suffering from an unknown illness. With little treatment on the island, Spike and Isla return to the mainland in search of the mysterious doctor, hoping to save the lives of both her and her unborn child.

Danny Boyle and Alex Garland return to the franchise they successfully launched with 28 Days Later with this gripping thriller about isolation and survival. It embraces the rural setting of its story, with some scenes set in the Highlands.

“It glows with Boyle’s visual flair, Garland’s ambitious screenplay and a towering performance from Ralph Fiennes.” BBC

“A blistering adventure filled with dread and wonder” AV Club

“Nothing in 2025 has been as good as this supercharged, shuddering blast.” Evening Standard

“an astonishing piece of work” The Times

15: strong bloody violence, gore, horror, very strong language