Though it hasn’t been 28 years since the groundbreaking first addition to the franchise, 28 Years Later retains the spirit of the original film but isn’t afraid to evolve. Danny Boyle and Alex Garland make their return as the director-writer pair behind the movie after being absent from 28 Weeks Later. They take full advantage of the increased budget and creative freedom at their fingertips this time around. 28 Years Later is less a long-awaited sequel and more of a reboot, bringing the franchise into the modern, grief-stricken landscape of contemporary horror movies.