28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (8.5/10)

This movie leans darker than expected, but still manages to be a fun watch. As a continuation of the franchise, it takes a slightly different route, focusing more on a heavier, more unsettling tone compared to earlier installments. It’s definitely not a standalone film. Without seeing the first movie, a lot of this won’t fully land or make much sense. That said, the franchise as a whole seems to have found new life in the mid-2020s, with a noticeable step up in performance/cinematography quality. Ralph Fiennes is a standout here, delivering a performance that adds real weight to the film and helps elevate the material. In the end, it’s a solid continuation that pushes the franchise in a more intense direction. Not for casual viewers, but for fans of the genre and series, it delivers something a bit different while still staying within its roots."Dr. Kelson's groundbreaking discovery promises to change the world, but for Spike, an encounter with Jimmy Crystal spirals into a never-ending nightmare."