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Duration
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Decades after the rage virus took hold, a lone survivor departs the safety of a fortified island. She embarks on a mission onto the mainland, confronting the world beyond the island's protection. The horror programme features Jodie Comer as the survivor in the lead role.

About This Program

28 Years Later is a programme presented as a movie and belongs to the horror genre. It’s billed simply as a horror title, positioning itself within the familiar framework of post‑apocalyptic thrillers that focus on survival and danger. The work is listed under the generic label “programme,” indicating it’s a self‑contained visual narrative rather than a series. The story picks up decades after a rage virus swept across the world, leaving civilisation in ruins. One lone survivor, having lived under the protection of a fortified island, decides to abandon that safety. The character sets out on a mission to the mainland, venturing beyond the island’s walls in search of something unknown, confronting the lingering threat of the virus and the hostile environment beyond. Beyond the central premise, the programme is defined by its setting and tone. The fortified island provides a stark contrast to the desolate mainland, underscoring the tension between security and the unknown. As a horror movie, it leans on the lingering dread of the virus’s impact and the perilous journey of the solitary protagonist, framing the narrative within a bleak, post‑viral landscape.

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28 Years Later broadcasts on Sky Cinema Sci-fi/Horror at 8:00pm, Sunday, 8 February 2026. (Subtitles)

Channel Numbers:
Sky HD668Sky311Virgin411

Production Details

Year2025
Runtime115 mins
DirectorDanny Boyle

Cast & Crew

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Danny BoyleDirector
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Ralph Fiennesas Dr Kelson
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Rocco Haynesas Young Jimmy
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Aaron Taylor-Johnsonas Jamie