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‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ Opens in Germany With a Darker Turn Under Nia DaCosta

Early reviews point to a harsher chapter driven by Ralph Fiennes’s performance with bold stylistic choices.

Overview

  • The sequel reached German cinemas on 15 January as the second entry in a newly planned trilogy that continues the franchise’s 2025 revival.
  • The story follows Dr. Kelson’s macabre Bone Temple and his cautious bond with a sedated infected, converging with a human‑hunting cult known as the Jimmies.
  • Jack O’Connell leads the Jimmies as Sir Jimmy Crystal, with coverage noting frequent, graphic violence that several critics consider excessive.
  • Director Nia DaCosta departs from Danny Boyle’s tone and says she had absolute freedom in how she shaped the film.
  • Reviews spotlight Ralph Fiennes and O’Connell alongside Sean Bobbitt’s cinematography and Hildur Guðnadóttir’s score, while reports mention a brief Cillian Murphy return and a third film reportedly green‑lit.