28 Years Later: How Woke Messaging Ruined the Sequel Fans Wanted

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After sharing my thoughts on the movie “28 Years Later“, I decided to delve deeper into what I believed were its shortcomings. Although I’ve written a more detailed, unrefined draft that discusses all the plot twists, for the sake of this review, I chose to keep it concise.

Users responding to my review of “28 Years Later” seem to be summarizing it quite succinctly with this statement: “Wow, it’s like it’s secretly pushing a political agenda? That’s disappointing.

As I replied:

Note: Spoilers follow

Recently, Ethan Van Sciver expressed his appreciation for the movie “28 Years Later.” At first, I thought this could be sarcastic, but then I recalled that he’s a fan of “Joker 2.” Moreover, he hinted that this newfound inspiration might lead to a future comic project. Unfortunately, given his past work pace, we might need to wait another five years for its release (I’ve already paid for it!).

To be completely serious now, I shared my opinions about the aspects of “28 Years Later” that I found less appealing on Twitter.

To summarize, the initial hour unfolds an emotional tale about a father-son relationship, marking the son’s significant milestone as he achieves his first hunt. The father serves as both instructor and protector, ultimately feeling a sense of pride towards his capable offspring.

Things take a turn for the worse, as it’s uncovered that the father is an alcoholic, dishonest, deceitful, and cowardly individual.

From then on, things only get worse, as it’s discovered that the dad is a heavy drinker, a liar, a cheat, and unfortunately, a coward too.

In one of the scenes, tension escalates as the bedridden and disoriented mother, who had undergone the same rite of passage, erupts in anger when her son plans to go. She accuses her husband of being a “baby killer” and lashes out emotionally due to her illness, which is marked by high fevers, severe headaches, and confusion about the situation. As a viewer, you feel a measure of empathy for her plight as a sick and protective mother, but unfortunately, her behavior persists throughout the movie.

The father’s tale echoes that of the Infected Alpha, for neither could rescue their loved ones. Tragically, they both lost their spouses and children. This poignant narrative implies not that all males are failures, but rather underscores the heartbreaking consequences when one cannot protect those closest to them.

1. The person leading their community is an elderly woman who sets the rules and determines who has access. Interestingly, the main character in the film, believed to be unique, is a young girl.

2. The head of their tribe is an old lady who dictates the laws and controls entry and exit. Notably, this movie’s protagonist is female, thought to be the first of its kind.

3. The one guiding their group is an elderly woman, responsible for making decisions and controlling access. Significantly, the central figure in the film is a young girl, claimed to be a first-of-its-kind character.

4. The chief of their clan is an old woman who sets the rules and manages comings and goings. Remarkably, the heroine in this production is female, believed to be the initial instance of its kind.

As a passionate film enthusiast, let’s not overlook the fact that this movie advocates for assisted suicide in a profound way. The story revolves around a mother battling cancer, who is weak and almost bedridden throughout the film. It’s hard to comprehend how she could make the choice to end her own life under such circumstances.

The character Jack Kervorkian-like figure, Kelson, seems to have an unorthodox fascination with death. The narrative unfolds in a way that the mother is given a drug overdose, and the child watches as she takes her last breath. Later, the child carries his mother’s bleached skull (a process that undeniably takes more than just a few minutes, and not simply with water) to the bone temple, gives it a tender kiss, and aligns it towards the sunrise.

The title for the next installment in this thought-provoking series could be Sunrise over the Bone Temple.

Let’s recall what “woke” truly means – when the plot is overshadowed by the agenda. So, instead of continuing with the initial hour’s events, how about having the family embark on a journey to retrieve Kelson and bring him back to the island? Or, though it might seem illogical, let the child and father escort the mother to Kelson. They could express their curiosity about the fire, then converse with grandpa who reveals that Kelson is a doctor, but apparently insane. Moved by compassion, they decide to assist in helping the mother. The story can progress from there.

In a nutshell, this movie presents an implausible storyline: a child, who has narrowly escaped death, makes the questionable decision to transport his bedridden mother across infected zombie-infested islands, despite his apparent disdain for his father’s inaction. The message is crystal clear – strained family dynamics and perilous journeys make for compelling cinematic drama.

To sum things up:

What Makes 28 Years Later “Stealth Woke”:

  • Builds up a strong father-son story… then completely tears it down.
  • The dad is revealed as a weak, lying coward who abandons his family.
  • The infected “Alpha” mirrors the dad as both fail, both lose everything.
  • Message? Traditional masculinity = failure.
  • The female “clan” leader makes all the decisions. The men are idiots (the guards at the gates). The “next generation” baby? Also female.
  • Pushes assisted suicide — the sick mom “chooses” death, but she’s barely coherent.
  • Kelson acts like Dr. Kevorkian, drugs the kid, and makes him watch it all.
  • The kid places his mom’s skull on a pyramid like it’s some weird death cult (which apparently is what the sequel is about).
  • Strong start, but the movie flips hard into a feminist death ritual with infected zombies as background noise.

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2025-06-20 09:32