’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ review: Nia DaCosta delivers an exhilarating horror epic

with 28 days laterdirector danny boyle And Alex Garland rewrote the rules of the zombie genre. with after 28 yearsHe did this again by rejecting the tropes he himself coined. No longer were zombies (or more accurately, infected individuals) filled with mindless, intense rage. Some people had become smart and courageous, becoming alphas, while others had become slow and wobbly on the ground. No longer did audiences have to stomach the gruesome carnage of a city ravaged by a deadly virus. Instead, the filmmakers offered a picturesque wilderness and a poignant — as scary as hell — coming-of-age story. Now, Boyle has assigned bone templeThe second chapter of Garland’s emergence after 28 years Trilogy with American filmmaker nia dacostaWhich enhances this saga with sensational courage and depth.

Much like the “superhero film” has become a vague concept as more filmmakers push the boundaries of expectations of the subgenre, 28 years later: Bone Temple It’s a zombie movie, but it’s much more than that. Thanks to riveting performances from Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell, Alfie Williams, Chi Lewis-Parry and Erin Kellyman, this scary offering – like its prequel and the other tremendous horror hits of 2025, sinners – transcending the serious aspects of the genre to explore something grotesque and sublime.

28 years later: Bone Temple Jimmy’s secret revealed.

After mesmerizing the audience with the vampire jig sinnersO’Connell surprises us by coming in at the end after 28 years As a doubtful savior, modeled after teenager And jimmy saville. He is a self-proclaimed prince with a group of maniacal henchmen, all of whom wear Lancelot blonde hair and a velor tracksuit in his uniform. They all call themselves Jimmy (or some variant thereof), and they’ve taken in fugitive Spike (Williams). But despite his broad smile and amazing skill at killing the infected, this is not a safe community for Spike to join.

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We first met Jimmy in the beginning after 28 yearsAs a child who watches his pastor father willingly get eaten alive by a horde of zombies. Whether inspired by the scene or traumatized by it (or a little of both), adult Jimmy has since started his own religion – a twisted form of his father’s Christian father, a brand of Satanism that crowns him Son of Satan.

With a twisted sense of humor and a tough stance, he rules over not only his Jimmy-named gang, but also all the survivors who have the misfortune of crossing his path. But what will happen when Jimmy and his crew meet Dr. Ian Kelson (Fiennes), a madman with skin dyed red with iodine whose home is surrounded by human remains and a bone temple? As shown in the film’s trailer, This becomes the central conflict of 28 years Later The sequel creates a fascinating clash of religion versus science in a post-apocalyptic setting. But not only this.

Garland’s script also delves deep into the minds of Kelson and his Samson (Lewis-Parry), infected by the Alpha, who stalks him like a lion across fields and forests. And beyond that, Spike – who is more of a supporting character here – tries to understand his place in a kingdom that runs on madness and blood. His only ally was Jimmy Ink (eleanor the great‘S. Kellyman), a spunky girl who spies the teachings of her evil prince.

bone temple It’s bloody and glorious.

I hesitate to tell you more about the film’s story, as it was exciting to discover it. Generally, zombie movies have a pretty straightforward quest: survive the night. even after 28 years It begins with the first act showing Spike and his father running for their lives as they are relentlessly pursued by an Alpha – a brilliant sequence, gorgeous and harrowing. Like that scene, cold, bright stars shine completely indifferent on a landscape of human suffering. But this time, there are men who are looking back at them, finding a moment amidst the pain and fear and living to experience wonder.

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Kelson’s plot drives him forward – to steal a line star trek And station eleven — “Existence is inadequate.” Even a man building a temple of bones needs conversation, music and dance. Kelson pursues these things with a frankness that is both heartwarming and scary, as he takes risks in pursuit of them.

As did Coogler sinnersDaCosta unites horror and song and dance with tremendous effect Bone temple. Of course, in keeping with the gore of the franchise, there are scenes of zombie carnage and human depravity. And these are extremely disturbing. Yet the sequence that left the audience not only astonished during my screening, but applauding and cheering afterward, was a dance sequence. It was an extraordinary surprise, and the thrill of it still swells my heart and brings tears to my eyes because of the sheer excitement. my reaction later at the letterbox Was, “My brain feels like pop rocks.”

Nia DaCosta has made her best film yet Bone temple.

DaCosta makes strong debut with indie thriller Small forest. Then, he took one bold follow-up action after another, reviving candy Man With a daring sequel, then leading the superheroine ensemble adventure Miracle. Of course, between these studio projects, his thumbprint got dirty, and reviews were mixed. but came again hedda, A sexy and pulsating interpretation of Anton Chekhov hedda gabler Which re-imagines the classic anti-heroine as brilliant, dark, queer, and angry at being thwarted.

with HeddaDaCosta reignites the fire small forest, promoting it with its recurring leading lady, Tessa ThompsonJoe delivers a spectacular performance inspired by composer Hildur Guðnadóttir’s evocative score, composed of orchestrated human moans and gasps. Guðnadóttir re-teams with Dacosta bone temple. Seamlessly, these artists pick up where Boyle left off, expanding their world without losing sight of themselves. heat of emotions that surged and strategically dominated Hedda It burns here. The music emphasizes growing fear, rage or even joy. Yet it’s not the only music that will stoke the fire bone temple. A precious record player plays familiar tunes in strange ways that take on an intense meaning in a world gone mad. And so perhaps we can connect songs from seemingly simple times with a nostalgia that is addictive.

Jack O’Connell is dangerous and wonderful Bone temple.

All this, and O’Connell too. He Sinner, after 28 years, And 28 years: Bone Temple Should they all be released within 12 months of each other, it sounds like an embarrassment of riches for horror fans. O’Connell sets the screen on fire in all of them, it’s extraordinary.

He delivers on the promise of Jimmy’s spellbinding introduction after 28 years With a portrait of a power-hungry fool whose ego is dangerously fragile. Far from being downright scary or downright insane, O’Connell imbues Jimmy with curiosity, charisma, and terrifying spontaneity. At any moment, Jimmy seems capable of any crazy demand. And so we tremble, but cannot look away.

Her tingling intensity creates a visceral chemistry against Fiennes’s taciturn Doctor. And then into the mix are young, sweet Spike and the mysterious Jimmy Ink. Williams is once again a little boy wandering in a big, bad world. However, Kellyman is exceptional as a smart girl who has learned the power of wickedness and strategic dedication. Then. Lewis-Parry brings new depth to Alpha Samson, making the scenes terrifying and poignant.

Now, as you might expect from the second film in the trilogy, bone temple I will not tie all these threads. Thankfully, what’s left to dangle isn’t disappointing. The film tells a satisfying story, then promises another chapter – with a revelation that will surely intrigue fans 28 days later Scream with joy.

At the end, 28 years later: Bone Temple It is an unprecedented film. As a sequel, it builds on Spike’s saga without retracing the steps of its predecessor. As a zombie film, it offers scenes of gut-wrenching violence and horrific loss. As a horror film, it is sublime, gorgeous, full of visual splendor, full of emotion, and intoxicating in its unexpected turns. Simply put, 28 years later: Bone Temple Bullshit rules. I walked out of the theater shocked and happy. I can’t wait to go again.

28 years later: Bone Temple Will be released in theaters on January 16.