28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Review — A Gory, Glorious Evolution
Read our 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple review. Director Nia DaCosta evolves the zombie genre with a haunting clash of religion and science starring Jack O'Connell and Ralph Fiennes.
Can a zombie movie be a sublime coming-of-age tale? Danny Boyle and Alex Garland rewrote the rules years ago, but with 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, director Nia DaCosta has shattered them. Set to open on January 16, 2026, this second chapter of the trilogy isn't just a horror film—it's a visceral, emotional masterpiece.
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Review: Religion vs. Science
The film ditches typical tropes for something far more daring. Jack O'Connell delivers a terrifyingly charismatic performance as 'Jimmy,' a self-proclaimed prince leading a Satanic cult in the wasteland. His followers, all dressed in velour tracksuits, create a surreal atmosphere that is as unnerving as the 'Alphas'—the brawny, intelligent infected stalking the woods. Opposite him stands Ralph Fiennes as Dr. Ian Kelson, a man who has built a literal temple out of bones.
DaCosta's direction shines in her ability to merge horror with unexpected beauty. A standout dance sequence left screening audiences cheering, proving that even in a world gone mad, 'survival is insufficient.' The haunting score by Hildur Guðnadóttir, featuring orchestrated human moans and gasps, heightens the sense of mounting dread and occasional bliss.
A Powerhouse Cast in a Dying World
- Jack O'Connell: His portrayal of Jimmy is a volatile mix of fragile ego and terrifying spontaneity.
- Erin Kellyman: As Jimmy Ink, she provides a sharp, strategic counterpoint to the madness.
- Alfie Williams: Continues his moving journey as Spike, the boy lost in a big, bad world.
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