I’ve started a little film club tradition with my boyfriend: we take turns choosing a theme and picking 3-5 films to watch. It can literally be anything, with one exception: absolutely no Marvel films (there are way too many, and that belongs in its own universe).

Law wanted to watch 28 Days Later, so naturally, that became our first theme. Overall, it’s a classic zombie franchise and an enjoyable watch. I can’t wait to see how the fifth film will span out.

28 Days Later Series: 4/5

  1. 28 Days Later (2002) – 4/5: A solid film. Zombie films are usually quite bleak, so the glimmer of hope in this one was refreshing.
  2. 28 Weeks Later (2007) – 3/5: The anti-hope narrative was an interesting contrast. Great opening, but the rest of the film was just… urgh. Honestly, the kids (and the dad) were so damn annoying.
  3. 28 Years Later (2025) – 3.5/5: A coming of age zombie film. The first act is all about survival, while the second act shifts towards something more reflective. It felt a little clunky at times, but I really liked its message of memento mori and memento amoris (“remember that you must die, but remember to love”).
  4. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) – 4/5: Dark and extreme. “Howzhat”. This one really leans into the idea that the infected aren’t necessarily the biggest monsters in this world – humans are perfectly capable of filling that role themselves. Also Cillian’s appearance at the end!!
28 Days Later (2002)

Other things watched in August

  • Exit 8 (2025) – 4/5: Surprisingly heartwarming. If I were the protagonist, I’m not sure I’d spot the anomalies and survive haha. Maybe I should play the game one day and see.
  • The Odyssey (2026) – 4.5/5: I actually knew nothing about the Greek epic beforehand, but props to Christopher Nolan for adapting such a massive story for the screen.
  • Wall to Wall (2025) – 2.5/5: Didn’t quite hit the mark for me. I much preferred the director’s other film, Unlocked.
  • The Call (2020) – 4.5/5: One of the best horror/thrillers I’ve watched with time-travelling involved. It genuinely had me on the edge of my seat.
The Call (2020)

P.S. I only recently learned how the diary feature on Letterboxd works, so now I can properly keep track of what I watch and write about it here too!