The horror genre is in the midst of an exciting renaissance! Ascend with us into a new era of horror that awaits with… 28 Years Later the sequel to the 2002 cult classic 28 Days Later. Danny Boyle directs the film, and Alex Garland—a longtime Boyle collaborator—writes. Together, they vow to immerse themselves once again in the deep, creepy, and all-around-icky universe of “The Infected.” Look forward to the complete trailer for this first installment in a widely anticipated trilogy! It will stream for the first time ever at 12 AM PT / 8 AM BST / 3 AM EST.
“28 Years Later” brings back Cillian Murphy as Jim, the first film’s reluctant hero who wakes from a coma to find himself in an apocalyptic England laid waste by crazed infection. Fans can expect a long wait for the second film in the planned trilogy. Those looking to see Murphy get back to his advanced shenanigans won’t find him here, however. It’ll throw some new characters, played by Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes, into the mix. We’re thrilled that both actors will be lending their incredible talents to this creepy tale.
The budget for the film is pegged at about $75 million. This matches almost step-for-step with the financial requirements for a blockbuster opening. The production team aims to deliver a visually striking experience, and early glimpses of the trailer reveal new shots of the infected attacking unsuspecting victims. That gives us our first-look footage of Aaron Taylor-Johnson, the film’s new lead human character who looks perfectly good-scared in the face of the action.
In an intriguing creative decision, the movie’s logo, along with a haunting rendition of Rudyard Kipling’s “Boots,” will play a significant role in the trailer’s atmosphere. The directors have successfully tapped into the emotional narrative – eliciting sobs, gasps and mirth – that the Academy voters responded to. This method replicates exactly what made the first movie so powerful.
To keep the continuity of the franchise’s goodwill intact, Garland will be writing all three films in the trilogy. His passion for the project ensures a consistent story from front to back. Following “28 Years Later,” Nia DaCosta will take the helm for the second film, titled “28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple.” This change in directorial vision indicates such a commitment to broadening the narrative horizon. Yet at its heart, it preserves the same core elements that made the original film so unforgettable.
Needless to say, there’s excitement brewing for this new chapter in the franchise. Unsurprisingly, horror cinema fans are highly anticipating the drop of the trailer. So, as you can imagine, excitement for 28 Years Later is intense. Readers want great storytelling and want to immerse themselves in post-apocalyptic stories that subvert the status quo and uplift the human spirit.