In this episode of The Commentary Booth, hosts Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey conclude (for now!) their Frightening Flashback series with a deep dive into 28 Years Later, the long-awaited sequel to the iconic 28 Days Later franchise.
Set nearly three decades after the initial outbreak, the film follows a group of survivors on a fortified island as one member ventures to the mainland, uncovering mutated threats, new horrors, and cult-like survivors with disturbing influences.
Highlights Breakdown:
- First Impressions: Does 28 Years Later live up to the franchise’s legacy?
- Ralph Fiennes Shines: Why Dr. Ian Kelson is the film’s saving grace.
- Tonal Whiplash: The bizarre Power Rangers-meets-Teletubbies cult that derails the ending.
- Infected Evolutions: From spine-ripping Alphas to bloated, worm-eating zombies.
- The Baby Mystery: WTF was up with that infected birth scene?!
- This Was Filmed On An iPhone?!: Cinematography, Behind-the-Scenes & Future Sequels
- Box Office & Future: Will the planned trilogy stick the landing?
Jamie and Corinna debate the film’s strengths, its jarring flaws, and whether Danny Boyle’s vision still holds up. Plus, ranting about Jimmy Savile-inspired villains and the worst tonal shift in horror history!
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