Excitement Builds for 28 Years Later After 28 Days Later Re-Release

LOS ANGELES, CA — Fans of the zombie genre witnessed a thrilling event on May 21, 2023, with the re-release of Danny Boyle’s landmark film, 28 Days Later. This special one-night screening served as a warm-up for the highly anticipated sequel, 28 Years Later, set to hit theaters on June 20.

The original film, which revives the zombie genre, follows Jim, played by Cillian Murphy, a bicycle courier who awakens from a coma to find London overrun by aggressive beings infected with the ‘Rage‘ virus. As he struggles to survive against hordes of the Infected, he joins a group of survivors in a desperate search for safety.

At the screening, audiences were treated not only to the classic film but also to an exclusive sneak peek of its sequel. The clips reveal that 28 Years Later retains the visceral horror fans have come to expect. Set nearly three decades after the initial viral outbreak, the film follows a community on a small island as they uncover shocking secrets during a venture to the mainland.

The clip features characters Jamie and his son Spike, portrayed by Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Alfie Williams, as they encounter danger while hunting for supplies. The scene quickly escalates as they discover an Infected individual, leading to a tense moment that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland reunite for this installment, ensuring the same creative vision that made the original a hallmark of British horror. The screening was not just a nostalgia trip; it illustrated Boyle’s skillful use of filmmaking techniques that enhance the film’s chilling atmosphere.

The excitement continues as 28 Days Later is now available for digital rental on platforms like Prime Video, allowing fans to experience the horror from home. However, audience members lament that it is still not available for streaming on popular services like Netflix.

For dedicated fans, the big screen re-release and the upcoming sequel signify a resurgence of the zombie genre, ensuring that the legacy of 28 Days Later lives on in cinematic history.