Classic UK Horror Film to Air on TV Tonight After Becoming One of the Hardest to Watch Legally
A classic UK horror film that has become one of the hardest to watch legally in recent years is airing on TV tonight for free. The film, 28 Days Later, is a seminal work in the horror genre and is set to air on BBC One and the BBC iPlayer at 10:30pm.
According to a report, the film has been missing from streaming services for a number of years, and has also become difficult to find on DVD and Blu-ray due to going out of print. As noted by the Manchester Evening News, "it is believed that when Disney lost the rights to the series to Sony, they were unable to stream it on Disney+ anymore."
The film, directed by Danny Boyle, stars Cillian Murphy as a bicycle courier who awakens from a coma to discover that society has collapsed, with zombies roaming the streets. The film also stars Naomie Harris, Christopher Eccleston, Megan Burns, and Brendan Gleeson in supporting roles.
28 Days Later was released in 2002 and kicked off the 21st-century zombie revival. The film was applauded for capturing the lengths the world will go to survive in the face of evil. As the Manchester Evening News reported, "Boyle famously closed the streets of London to transform typically busy areas into a shell of their former selves."
The film boasts a score of 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, and grossed a staggering $84.6 million worldwide on a budget of $8 million. With the sequel, 28 Years Later, set to be released in cinemas on June 20, fans are eager to revisit the original film.
The Manchester Evening News reported that "fans of the genre will be rushing to the cinema on Friday (June 20) to see Danny Boyle’s zombie sequel 28 Years Later." The sequel is set nearly three decades after a rage virus escaped from a biological weapons laboratory, and follows a group of survivors on a small island who remain connected to the mainland by a single, heavily defended causeway.
In an interview, Boyle noted that the sequel would explore the themes of survival and humanity in the face of catastrophic collapse. As the Manchester Evening News noted, "with Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes leading the new venture, now is the perfect time to visit where everything started."
Tonight’s broadcast of 28 Days Later on BBC One and the BBC iPlayer at 10:30pm provides a unique opportunity for fans to revisit the original film before heading to the cinema to see the sequel.
As the Manchester Evening News noted, "with lots of people looking to catch up on the original outing before heading to the cinema, it’s time to have a quiet night in and prepare to get scared." The film’s airing on TV tonight is a welcome treat for fans of the horror genre, and provides a chance for new audiences to experience this classic UK horror film.
The broadcast of 28 Days Later on BBC One and the BBC iPlayer at 10:30pm tonight is a rare opportunity to see this influential horror film on television. The film’s impact on the horror genre cannot be overstated, and its influence can still be seen in many modern zombie films and TV shows.
In conclusion, the airing of 28 Days Later on TV tonight is a must-watch event for fans of the horror genre. The film’s unique blend of action, suspense, and social commentary makes it a classic that continues to hold up today. Don’t miss the chance to experience this seminal work in the horror genre, and get ready for the sequel, 28 Years Later, which hits cinemas on June 20.
28 Days Later airs on Sunday, June 15, on BBC One and on the BBC iPlayer at 10.30pm
