28 Days Later (2002)
A relentless, chilling struggle for survival unfolds as a killer virus creates homicidal maniacs.
Twenty-eight days after a killer virus was accidentally unleashed from a British research facility, a small group of London survivors are caught in a desperate struggle to protect themselves from the infected. Carried by animals and humans, the virus turns those it infects into homicidal maniacs -- and it's absolutely impossible to contain.
How intense is 28 Days Later?
28 Days Later is properly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What 28 Days Later feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulbleakchilling
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream 28 Days Later
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Is 28 Days Later for you?
Is 28 Days Later scary?
Yes, properly. 28 Days Later is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is 28 Days Later gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is 28 Days Later sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is 28 Days Later OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is 28 Days Later?
28 Days Later runs 1h 53m.
Where can I stream 28 Days Later?
28 Days Later is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does 28 Days Later have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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