"28 Years Later": Everything you need to know about this new installment

Almost 23 years since the release of the first installment , A new film arrives that plans to revive its success among fans of horror and survival.

The films were directed by Danny Boyle , written by Alex Garland , and supported by Sony Pictures. According to fans of this genre, this trilogy "set the standard for what a zombie movie could do." The first film, 2002's "28 Days Later," stars Cillian Murphy, Naomi Harris and Christopher Eccleston .

It tells the story of Jim , A messenger who is left in a coma after an accident and wakes up 28 days later in a London hospital. However, he faces a new threat, as the city is invaded by horrible creatures due to the spread of a virus.

The second film, "28 Weeks Later" from 2007, stars Jeremy Renner, Robert Carlyle, and Rose Byrne. This film is set Six months after the epidemic, the US military declares that the danger has passed And American soldiers arrive to restore order and begin reconstruction. However, among the refugees, they discover an asymptomatic carrier of the virus, unleashing chaos once again.

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Finally, the third film, "28 Years Later," stars Aaron Taylor Johnson, Jodie Comer, and Ralph Fiennes. Just hours before its theatrical release, has caused a great impact on the audience , who fondly recall their experience watching the first film.

The premiere of "28 Years Later" hit the big screen this Friday, and the reviews were quick to come in. According to Rotten Tomatoes , this new film is a "A triumphant return for the franchise, with striking visuals and a surprisingly moving story." and was scored with a 95% certification.

The plot of the film takes place 28 years after the outbreak of the virus , where new variants of infected people emerge, which are larger and smarter. Here are some interesting facts about the filming of the movie:

Messenger Jim is not returning: despite rumors of Cillian Murphy 's appearance in the film, The director has denied this claim and clarified that the actor responsible for playing the infected person in the trailer is Angus Neil. Recording: The film was shot almost entirely on an iPhone 15 Pro Max , giving the shoot a homemade feel. Years of waiting: The rights to the franchise were frozen for a long time before Sony acquired them, which delayed the development of this new release.

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