The movie "28 Years Later" is a post-apocalyptic coming-of-age horror film and the third installment in the "28 Days Later" series. It is set 28 years after the initial outbreak of the Rage virus devastated the UK. The story centers on a small community of survivors living on a fortified island connected to the mainland by a single causeway. The main characters are Jamie, his wife Isla, who is suffering from a debilitating illness, and their 12-year-old son Spike. The plot follows Jamie and Spike on a hunting ritual on the mainland, where they encounter evolved infected known as "Alphas." The story also follows Spike's journey after he escapes the island with Isla to find a doctor rumored to be on the mainland who might help her. Along the way, they navigate encounters with infected, a mysterious doctor named Kelson, and other survivors. Isla's illness is revealed to be terminal cancer, and the film explores themes of death, survival, and humanity's response to a post- apocalyptic world. The climax involves Spike being rescued by a cult-like group led by a man named Jimmy, setting up for a potential sequel. Overall, "28 Years Later" is a blend of horror, family drama, and philosophical reflections on life and death in a devastated world, continuing the legacy of the original "28 Days Later" but focusing on new characters and storylines 28 years after the initial outbreak. It was released in June 2025 and received generally positive reviews for its fresh take on the zombie apocalypse genre.
