28 Years Later Review — OVERINVESTED

Steffan and Gavia review Danny Boyle's thought-provoking sequel to the iconic post-apocalyptic thriller 28 Days Later. Combining zombie thrills with folk horror themes and social commentary about British culture, the film is structured around a coming-of-age story about a boy named Spike, who grows up in a version of England overrun by zombies.

Starting out with a spoiler-free section as per usual, this episode touches upon the evolution of director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland’s overlapping careers. Also, our thoughts on this film’s role as a genuinely innovative sequel, its Brexit-adjacent worldbuilding, and its attitude toward British conservative nostalgia and gender roles.

Links:

"28 Years Later and the iPhone: Everything You Need to Know About How the $60 Million Film Was Shot," Chris O'Falt, Indiewire

Previous episodes: Children of Men, The Wicker Man, Sinners, Furiosa