After a successful theatrical run, 28 Years Later, the long-awaited sequel to the 2002 cult classic, is now streaming on OTT. Starring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Jack O’Connell, the post-apocalyptic horror drama has already made waves at the box office, grossing $150 million worldwide.
Directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, the film has earned widespread praise for its gripping narrative and bold visual choices including several scenes shot using iPhone cameras, as highlighted by Apple TV+ in their recent post on X (formerly Twitter).
“Director Danny Boyle pushed the power of iPhone to new cinematic heights in select scenes of 28 Years Later. Discover how his crew’s camerawork innovations immerse audiences into shocking scenes. #28YearsLater — Now on the Apple TV app http://apple.co/28YearsLater,” the platform wrote while announcing the film’s streaming debut.
Plot
28 Years Later follows Jamie and his 12-year-old son, Spike, who live on a quiet island in Great Britain that has been safe from the deadly Rage virus for many years. But things take a turn when Jamie takes Spike to the mainland for a traditional hunting trip. There, they encounter a new, more dangerous form of the infected and uncover hidden secrets and dangers among the people who have survived. The story shows a world after the outbreak, where a younger generation has grown up far away from the chaos.
Cast
The ensemble cast includes:
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Jamie
- Alfie Williams as Spike
- Jodie Comer as Isla
- Ralph Fiennes as Dr. Ian Kelson
- Jack O’Connell as Sir Jimmy Crystal
- Edvin Ryding as Erik Sundqvist
- Christopher Fulford as Sam
- Stella Gonet as Jenny
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Directed by Danny Boyle, and written by Alex Garland. It is the third film in the “28 Days Later” series, following 28 Days Later (2002) and 28 Weeks Later (2007).
