Is 28 Years Later scary?

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

How gory is 28 Years Later?

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

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

Rated R, and it earns it: real scares, several jump scares and brutal violence. Not one for kids.

28 Years Later (2025)

Film · 1h 55m · Rated R

Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

A relentless, gritty fight for survival unfolds on an isolated island twenty-eight years after a devastating outbreak.

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

Streaming on Netflix.

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28 Years Later parents guide

What we could confirm fits an R: real scares and several jump scares.

Scare: Properly scary; Frightening, not just tense.
Jump scares: Several; More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore: Graphic gore; Blood and wounds shown clearly.
Violence: Brutal violence; Our top level for violence.
Sex and nudity: Not rated yet; We were not sure enough to call this one.
Language: Moderate; Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is 28 Years Later scary?: Yes, properly. 28 Years Later is the real thing without being an endurance test.
How gory is 28 Years Later?: Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
What is 28 Years Later rated, and is it OK for kids?: Rated R, and it earns it: real scares, several jump scares and brutal violence. Not one for kids.

What is 28 Years Later about?

Twenty-eight years after the Rage virus outbreak, a heavily-defended island survives connected to the mainland by a single causeway. When one of the group leaves the island into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well.