28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Wows Critics with 95% Fresh Score
Critics are raving about '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple', the much-anticipated horror sequel, which has already scored a near-perfect 95% on Rotten Tomatoes ahead of its cinema release.
With only a few days left until its big-screen debut, '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' is already making waves among critics, who have given it a cracking 95% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While punters will have to wait until after opening night to have their say, early reviews are full of praise for this latest chapter in the zombie saga.
Ralph Fiennes and Jack O'Connell have been singled out for their standout performances, each playing characters on opposite sides of a desperate fight to stay alive in a world still crawling with the undead nearly three decades on. Director Nia DaCosta has also been recognised for her deft touch in picking up the story and giving the franchise a fresh burst of energy.
Unapologetically Wild and Gritty
Reviewers haven’t held back in describing the film’s intensity. One called it
"the wildest and weirdest entry into the franchise yet."
The film is said to be muscular, visceral, and a proper follow-up to Danny Boyle’s original. It’s not for the faint-hearted, with plenty of moments that’ll test even the most seasoned horror fans.
Kristy Puchko reckons DaCosta
"grows this saga with sensational daring and depth,"
and says the film is nothing short of phenomenal. Expect plenty of gut-churning violence, a real sense of loss, and twists that’ll keep you guessing. Peter Debruge described it as bold and mind-bending, with a vision that’s both unsettling and clever, giving fans exactly what they want from a zombie flick that’s still going strong after all these years.
Sharp Direction and Standout Performances
Clint Gage from IGN praised the film’s balance, calling it
"a gruesome and fabulously shot new chapter of the franchise,"
and noted how it mixes gore with thoughtful moments, wit, and a bit of humour. This blend lifts the stakes and keeps things fresh, even as the apocalypse drags into its third decade.
With the film set to hit cinemas on 16 January, horror fans are keen to see if it lives up to the hype. If you’re after more chills and thrills, there’s no shortage of classic horror films to revisit while you wait.