Avoids treading familiar territory or attempts at replicating the first film's success, instead going bigger and bolder, though still never reaches the heights of the initial entry.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 22, 2023

The story moves at a frantic pace with tension and intensity playing bigger roles than genuine horror movie scares.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 27, 2022

The sequel's pandemic-facing conclusion has less faith in institutions than the original, making for a bleak, if urgent experience.

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | Feb 26, 2022

This sequel, directed by the much more imaginative Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (Intacto, Intruders), takes the zombie invasion in a new, grim direction.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Oct 8, 2020

Are you starting to see that the allegorical nature of the zombie movie has made an impressive come-back in 28 Weeks Later? Bless its heart, Fresnadillo's film is best enjoyed-by me, at least-as an indictment of the American quagmire in Iraq.

| Feb 28, 2020

It's films like this that underline why zombie movies have such staying power.

| Oct 23, 2019

Intelligently executed, having the integrity to be about the story rather than the cheap thrills.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jun 5, 2019

I like smart storytelling, and this was really interesting...fresh and realistic.

| Oct 19, 2018

Calling it an unadulterated exercise in nihilism might be an understatement.

| Oct 16, 2018

While 28 Days Later is undeniably violent and bloody, the sequel revels in pouring on extra gore.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Aug 14, 2018

A damn worthy follow-up to an unexpectedly excellent chiller.

| Aug 28, 2015

Isn't the same thinking man's zombie film as its predecessor, but it ramps up the action and will leave you on edge enough that you'll be searching for a nightlight before going to sleep.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Jun 22, 2013

| Original Score: 1/4 | Nov 24, 2011

| Original Score: 5/5 | Nov 18, 2011

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Nov 17, 2011

With its expertly paced thrills, unrelenting terror and apocalyptic despair, 28 Weeks Later ain't a bad roller coaster to ride.

| Original Score: B | Nov 6, 2010

Apocalyptic zombie sequel isn't for the squeamish.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Aug 26, 2010

deft and stylish

| Original Score: 3/4 | Aug 17, 2010

Explicitly envisions Britain as a deserted combat zone

| Aug 27, 2009

A worthy sequel that is recommended - even if you're tired of zombie flicks!

| May 29, 2009