Get a Glimpse into the Post-Apocalyptic World of '28 Years Later'

I think I was in high school when 28 Days Later came out. I remember buying tickets for a different movie and then sneaking into the screening, and leaving completely terrified. The same goes for 28 Weeks Later, but I was able to buy tickets to that and walked out worrying about the state of the world if zombies attacked. Now I'm in my late 30s, and we're getting a movie that feels like it evolved along with me: 28 Years Later. The Danny Boyle and Alex Garland collaboration has had a lot to say about society over the years, and I've been so excited to see where the world they established has gone in the years since the first movies, and to see what it has to say about our society now. Let's dive in. 28 Years Later Behind the Scenes Every trailer for the movie gives us a look at something called Holy Island, a location strategically chosen for its natural defense – a causeway separating it from the mainland. This is the deconstruction of the world, and then what does the reconstruction look like within Britain? The idea is that the outbreak stayed only in Britain, so what does the rest of the world think, and how have they cut Britain off from the surrounding world? This is such a fun way into a crisis and to return to this world. Danny Boyle and Alex Garland go into the ruthless dynamic of how you survive in a situation like this. Another thing that made me excited was how the zombies have changed in this movie. They're referred to as living individuals consumed by the "rage virus," driven by primal urges rather than conscious thought. They make comparisons to the animal kingdom to conceptualize their behavior and appearance. This gives us a sense of newness in the trilogy, which gives you a sense of terror. Danny Boyle shared that he felt like he had to push the envelope as far as it could go. He wants to put us on the edge of our seats and make this world feel original and exciting. That commitment to delivering an original and intense experience is palpable in all the marketing materials, especially the Rudyard Kipling poem that scores the trailers. Viewers can expect a suffocating atmosphere that builds upon the legacy of the previous films while forging its own path.Let me know what you think in the comments.

Apr 22, 2025 - 21:19

Get a Glimpse into the Post-Apocalyptic World of '28 Years Later'

I think I was in high school when 28 Days Later came out. I remember buying tickets for a different movie and then sneaking into the screening, and leaving completely terrified.

The same goes for 28 Weeks Later, but I was able to buy tickets to that and walked out worrying about the state of the world if zombies attacked.

Now I'm in my late 30s, and we're getting a movie that feels like it evolved along with me: 28 Years Later.

The Danny Boyle and Alex Garland collaboration has had a lot to say about society over the years, and I've been so excited to see where the world they established has gone in the years since the first movies, and to see what it has to say about our society now.

Let's dive in.

28 Years Later Behind the Scenes

Every trailer for the movie gives us a look at something called Holy Island, a location strategically chosen for its natural defense – a causeway separating it from the mainland. This is the deconstruction of the world, and then what does the reconstruction look like within Britain?

The idea is that the outbreak stayed only in Britain, so what does the rest of the world think, and how have they cut Britain off from the surrounding world?

This is such a fun way into a crisis and to return to this world.

Danny Boyle and Alex Garland go into the ruthless dynamic of how you survive in a situation like this.

Another thing that made me excited was how the zombies have changed in this movie. They're referred to as living individuals consumed by the "rage virus," driven by primal urges rather than conscious thought. They make comparisons to the animal kingdom to conceptualize their behavior and appearance.

This gives us a sense of newness in the trilogy, which gives you a sense of terror.

Danny Boyle shared that he felt like he had to push the envelope as far as it could go. He wants to put us on the edge of our seats and make this world feel original and exciting.

That commitment to delivering an original and intense experience is palpable in all the marketing materials, especially the Rudyard Kipling poem that scores the trailers.

Viewers can expect a suffocating atmosphere that builds upon the legacy of the previous films while forging its own path.

Let me know what you think in the comments.