‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ Is the Perfect Franchise Bridge
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Key Points:
- Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later (2025) was praised as a lyrically scaled horror film doubling as a post-Brexit allegory, with standout work from collaborators Alex Garland and Anthony Dod Mantle, and a poignant portrayal of a post-pandemic Britain reverting to medieval roots.
- The film’s narrative centers on 12-year-old Spike’s harrowing journey and features existential themes, notably through Dr. Ian Kelson’s work at the Bone Temple, elevating the series beyond typical zombie tropes into deeper philosophical territory.
- The sequel, The Bone Temple, directed by Nia DaCosta with Garland returning as writer, continues the story with fresh creative energy, exploring cult dynamics led by the charismatic antagonist Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal and introducing
