The first teaser trailer for 28 Years Later is a masterclass in building anticipation, with its ominous darkness and cryptic Morse code effectively generating more questions than answers, leaving this writer eager to learn what the film holds in store.

Here’s a glimpse of the primary teaser trailer for 28 Years Later – and while it’s not overemphasizing the tease, I’m still thrilled to see it.

As a self-proclaimed aficionado of horror movies, my enthusiasm has evolved over time; as a teenage enthusiast, I found them unsettlingly intense. It’s amusing how friends showing me zombie movies gradually piqued my interest in the genre, with 28 Days Later playing a significant role in fostering my affection for it? While its sequel 28 Weeks Later didn’t quite live up to expectations, the highly anticipated third installment, 28 Years Later, finally brings back director Danny Boyle and reunites him with original writer Alex Garland in a thrilling return to the franchise. Sony has unveiled the inaugural teaser trailer for the trilogy’s next installment, yet surprisingly, it reveals very little. You should consider adding an epilepsy warning before testing the feature, as it contains flashing images.

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All I can actually discern is an island, an eerie scarecrow bearing an arrow piercing its skull, and a scattering of skulls. In complete darkness, the sole audible cue is the eerie rhythm of morse code. Notwithstanding my lack of expertise in Morse code, an analysis of the trailer’s feedback suggests that Tuesday is deciphered. I input “Tuesday” into a Morse code translator and obtain the same outcome; however, I’ll err on the side of caution and acknowledge this result with a healthy dose of skepticism? What might Tuesday imply? Let’s gaze ahead to the next Tuesday, December 10, and see exactly what unfolds!

The upcoming film will mark a significant return to form for the franchise, following the back-to-back productions of two movies, with Danny Boyle at the helm for the first installment and Nia DaCosta, known for her work on Candyman (2021) and The Marvels, directing the second. The supposed title for the second film is 28 Weeks Later: The New Dawn, with Cillian Murphy slated to reprise his role from the original movie. With fingers firmly crossed, let’s hope our luck holds out and we’re in for a triumphant outcome.