28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Social conversation around 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is largely positive, praising acting, direction, music and technical craft while also flagging divisive violence, a polarizing group of characters, and mixed box-office/awards attention.
Buzz Score
42.27/100
social buzz · out of 100
Watch Score
7.4/10
AI watch recommendation · out of 10
Sentiment
Mixed
overall tone
Mentions
9
tracked posts
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (Movie) — Reviews & Audience Reactions
Discussion trend
Buzz score history
3 snapshots
↓ 39
Average
67
Peak
81
Based on social media discussions
Sentiment mix
Audience mood breakdown
Positive
11%
Neutral
89%
Negative
0%
Audience verdict
Watch Score
7.4/10
Consensus
Mixed Positive
Confidence
76%
Audience buzz highlights standout technical work and sound choices — multiple posts praise the use of Radiohead and Duran Duran and call scenes (the Iron Maiden sequence) chilling, with frequent praise for gore FX, makeup and cinematography — while recurring complaints single out the annoying ‘Jimmys’ characters and a divisive, cult/'woke' tone.
Audience highlights
Standout acting performances (Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell, Alfie Williams)
Direction by Nia DeCosta and the film’s bold tone
Music choices (Radiohead use, Duran Duran placement) and specific chilling scenes
What people loved
- Standout acting performances (Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell, Alfie Williams)
- Direction by Nia DeCosta and the film’s bold tone
- Music choices (Radiohead use, Duran Duran placement) and specific chilling scenes
- High-quality gore, makeup, and cinematography
Common criticisms
- The Jimmys characters are widely described as annoying and grating
- Graphic violence/torture is divisive and off-putting to some viewers
- Perceptions of low box-office support and contested awards recognition
- Some complaints about the film’s ideological tone (‘woke’ critiques) appear in discussion
Quick facts
- Type
- Movie
- Released
- Jan 14, 2026
- Genre
- Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction
About
Dr. Kelson finds himself in a shocking new relationship - with consequences that could change the world as they know it - and Spike's encounter with Jimmy Crystal becomes a nightmare he can't escape.