28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
2026
****
Director: Nia DaCosta
Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman, Chi Lewis-Parry, Emma Laird, Maura Bird, Robert Rhodes, Sam Locke, Ghazi Al Ruffai, Connor Newall, Cillian Murphy
Following 28 Years Later, Spike reluctantly joins a violent gang led by the charismatic and terrifying Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal. They come in contact with Dr. Kelson, who makes a discovery that could reshape the future. Most fans would probably be satisfied if this franchise continued to stage exciting fights between the infected and the survivors, but screenwriter Alex Garland seems less and less interested in that. This captivating and entertaining sequel examines humanity at its worst and its best. On one side, we have a power-drunk cult leader who murders innocent people for alleged righteousness. On the other, we have an analytical man who hasn't even given up on the infected. It’s a God — or rather, Satan — versus science scenario, so to speak. Jack O’Connell and Ralph Fiennes play these two extremes. Fiennes, in particular, is wonderful, and towards the end he delivers a truly unforgettable musical set piece. Nia DaCosta stamps her own style on the visuals and Hildur Guðnadóttir's powerful soundtrack is a clear improvement on the previous film.
