Is 28 Weeks Later scary?

Yes, properly. 28 Weeks Later is the real thing without being an endurance test.

How gory is 28 Weeks Later?

Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.

What is 28 Weeks Later rated, and is it OK for kids?

No. It is rated R, with real scares, lots of jump scares and brutal violence.

28 Weeks Later (2007)

Film · 1h 39m · Rated R

Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

A relentless virus resurges, unleashing high-octane terror and bleak survival across a ravaged landscape.

Suspenseful. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Paramount+, Peacock and Tubi (free).

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28 Weeks Later parents guide

Of what we could confirm, nothing runs past an R: real scares and lots of jump scares.

Scare: Properly scary; Frightening, not just tense.
Jump scares: Lots; Jump scares are a main device.
Gore: Graphic gore; Blood and wounds shown clearly.
Violence: Brutal violence; Our top level for violence.
Sex and nudity: None flagged; It is rated R, so treat our zero as unconfirmed.
Language: Moderate; Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

How we rate: an AI reads what is known about each title and tags it 0 to 3; we check the tags against a hand-rated set and correct them by hand when readers tell us. Estimates, not a scene-by-scene review. Spot a mistake? Tell us.

Three questions

Is 28 Weeks Later scary?: Yes, properly. 28 Weeks Later is the real thing without being an endurance test.
How gory is 28 Weeks Later?: Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
What is 28 Weeks Later rated, and is it OK for kids?: No. It is rated R, with real scares, lots of jump scares and brutal violence.

What is 28 Weeks Later about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

No. Brace yourself.