Iconic Horror ‘28 Days Later’ Returns to TV Just in Time for Its Long-Awaited Sequel
Alright, horror fans, here’s something special— 28 Days Later , the cult British horror film that kick-started the 21st-century zombie craze, is finally back on our screens. And no, not on Netflix, Prime, or Disney+. This rare gem, almost impossible to stream or buy nowadays, is airing for free tonight, Sunday, June 15, at 10:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. If you’ve never seen it—or want to revisit the dread, chaos, and brilliance all over again—now is the time.
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Let me set the stage: it’s 2002. Danny Boyle, fresh off of Trainspotting , releases a harrowing, low-budget horror set in a hauntingly deserted London. 28 Days Later opens with Cillian Murphy’s character waking from a coma in a hospital, only to find civilization has collapsed. A deadly “rage virus,” leaked from a biological lab, has spread across the UK, turning people into hyper-aggressive, fast-moving infected beings. And what follows is not just a zombie survival story—it’s a raw, emotional, and politically charged journey through the remnants of society.
Boyle’s approach was gritty and immediate. He famously closed off parts of central London to film the now-iconic scenes of an abandoned Westminster Bridge and eerily empty Piccadilly Circus. It captured not just the terror of infection but the loneliness of apocalypse. With a supporting cast that includes Naomie Harris, Brendan Gleeson, Christopher Eccleston, and Megan Burns, the film is as much about human resilience as it is about horror.
Critics and fans alike raved about it. Rotten Tomatoes? A rock-solid 87%. Box office? $84.6 million on an $8 million budget. And yet, despite its acclaim, 28 Days Later hasn’t been easy to find. Streaming services dropped it after Disney lost the rights to Sony, and physical copies—DVDs and Blu-rays—have become collectors’ items, often overpriced online. So, for years, it's been off the radar for many viewers.
Why the sudden return to TV now? Simple: anticipation is sky-high for 28 Years Later , Danny Boyle’s long-awaited sequel hitting UK cinemas on Friday, June 20. This time, he’s back in the director’s chair, and the cast is stacked—Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes. The story jumps nearly three decades forward. Survivors are holed up on a fortified island, but when a father and son venture back to the mainland, the nightmare begins again.
So whether you’re planning to hit the cinema next weekend or just want to experience one of the greatest modern horror films ever made, tonight is your chance. Turn off the lights, grab some popcorn, and prepare to be unsettled all over again. 28 Days Later isn’t just a movie—it’s a reminder of how fragile our world can be, and how quickly everything can unravel. Don’t miss it.
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