28 Weeks Later (2007)
A relentless virus resurges, unleashing high-octane terror and bleak survival across a ravaged landscape.
Twenty-eight weeks after the spread of a deadly rage virus, the inhabitants of the British Isles have lost their battle against the onslaught, as the virus has killed everyone there. Six months later, a group of Americans dare to set foot on the Isles, convinced the danger has passed. But it soon becomes all too clear that the scourge continues to live, waiting to pounce on its next victims.
How intense is 28 Weeks Later?
28 Weeks 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 Weeks Later feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulbleakhigh octane
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream 28 Weeks Later
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Is 28 Weeks Later for you?
Is 28 Weeks Later scary?
Yes, properly. 28 Weeks Later is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is 28 Weeks 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 Weeks Later sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is 28 Weeks 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 Weeks Later?
28 Weeks Later runs 1h 39m.
Where can I stream 28 Weeks Later?
28 Weeks Later is streaming on Prime Video.
Does 28 Weeks Later have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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