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28 Weeks Later

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Six months after the original epidemic, the rage virus has all but annihilated the population of the British Isles. Nevertheless the U.S. Army declares the danger past, and American soldiers arrive to restore order and begin reconstruction. Refugees return to British soil, but one of them carries a deadly secret: The virus is not gone and is even more dangerous than before.
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While 28 Weeks Later lacks the humanism that made 28 Days Later a classic, it's made up with fantastic atmosphere and punchy direction.

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Lou Lumenick New York Post It's an exciting, well-directed thriller that, while providing more than enough action and gore to satisfy genre fans, also offers the political commentary that has characterized zombie movies. Rated: 3/4 Aug 22, 2007 Full Review Rex Reed Observer There isn't much acting here, but there is entirely too much vomiting, and the prose turns laughably purple, too. Jun 20, 2007 Full Review Richard Roeper Ebert & Roeper Even though I knew the scares were coming, I jumped out of my seat a few times. May 21, 2007 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand [Director] Fresnadillo drives the scenes of zombie mayhem with a jumpy camera and a fractured editing style that adds a sense of panic to the chaos, as if seen through the terror-stricken perspective of an adrenaline-laced bystander. Oct 11, 2025 Full Review Noah Berlatsky Everything is Horrible (Substack) Screenwriter Alex Garland’s willingness to get weirder and more mean-spirited in his follow-up is an unusual and admirable choice. Sep 2, 2025 Full Review Andrew Dignan In Review Online Stranger, more diffuse, and less wedded to conventional notions of realism and regularly occurring jump scares than its predecessors... [although] no film in recent memory has been more deserving of an “incomplete” grade. Jun 20, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Omar H Personally, it’s my favorite movie of the trilogy. It has more action, it’s the most tense, and it’s the one that scared me the most out of the three Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/01/25 Full Review Audience Member Story about two spoiled, inconsiderate kids that are solely responsible for hundreds of people being massacred. Joining forces with a Benadict Arnold in a completely stupid, non realistic adventure escaping the U.S. military and numerous mobs of zombies. Terrible, repetitive, disgraceful movie just plain stupid. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 11/28/25 Full Review Jack F I think this was my favorite one. Mainly because of the soundtrack and overall story. I don't feel like watching 28 Years Later. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/19/25 Full Review Luis Ivan M A decent zombie film that ultimately falls short due to weak storytelling. Unlike the first installment, this sequel struggles with character development. It fails to build a compelling dynamic among the protagonists or tie their arcs to a larger thematic idea, which was one of the strengths of the original. The film actually hints at potential with one character having a promising internal struggle that could have grounded the story emotionally, but he’s pushed aside in favor of following another group in basic "survival mode." As a result, we’re expected to care about characters simply because we spend time with them, not because the film meaningfully defines who they are or what makes them worth rooting for. When they make big decisions, the motivations feel thin. On top of that, the plot relies on contrivances and coincidences that strain believability and exist mostly to keep the story moving. Tonally, the movie is relentlessly bleak. It lacks the spark, hope, or emotional core that gave the first film its resonance. The descent from bad to worse feels more punishing than purposeful. What does work are the technical elements: cinematography, sound design, score, editing, makeup, and special effects all elevate the tension and atmosphere. The horror elements are stronger and more frightening than in the original, and the larger-scale action sequences add entertainment value. Overall, it’s a film that excels technically but falters narratively. I’m not sure I’d recommend it on its own merits, but if someone wants to watch the full series, it’s not weak enough to skip. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/17/25 Full Review Incredibleegg1 Meh eh kill em all the usual motif Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/01/25 Full Review Colin S One of the best openings in zombie movie history. Keeps your attention the rest of the film even with half an hour of down time. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/27/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Six months after the original epidemic, the rage virus has all but annihilated the population of the British Isles. Nevertheless the U.S. Army declares the danger past, and American soldiers arrive to restore order and begin reconstruction. Refugees return to British soil, but one of them carries a deadly secret: The virus is not gone and is even more dangerous than before.
Director
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
Producer
Allon Reich, Andrew Macdonald, Enrique López Lavigne
Screenwriter
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, Rowan Joffe, Jesús Olmo, Enrique López Lavigne
Distributor
Fox
Production Co
Fox Atomic, DNA Films, Figment Films, Sogecine, Koan Films
Rating
R (Some Sexuality/Nudity|Language|Strong Violence and Gore)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 11, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 19, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$28.6M
Runtime
1h 40m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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