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Film Review: 28 Years Later

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28 Years Later is the third zombie film set in the UK by Director Danny Boyle. His first film was 28 Days Later and his second film was 28 Weeks Later.

I watched this film at the cinema, this past weekend. I’d enjoyed Boyle’s other two films, as I tend to love any zombie story. It started with clips that felt like they’d been forced together and it took a while to get into the film’s story, but when it did, it was thoroughly enjoyable.

The zombies weren’t as scary as they are in most films and I never felt that any of the characters were in serious danger, which was a disappointment. Boyle had tried to add more fear by having a massive ‘alpha’ zombie, but without explanation, it just felt out of place.

The warmth between the boy Spike and his mother was touching, but none of the characters really developed, despite what was happening to them.

The twist ending was equally unexpected and disturbing and will likely lead to another film to show what happens next to Spike.

If you like zombie stories, you may enjoy my Z-Virus book series, which currently two books:

The Z-VIRUS mutates people’s DNA. The majority of infected people become zombies, but a minority seem immune but the virus causes them to develop powers.

At first these powers like invisibility, telepathy and telekinesis aided survival. But as the Z-Virus continues to mutate, the powers become more and more destructive.

Forced with no other choice, one group goes in search of a cure. But will they survive the roaming zombie hordes long enough to make an epic journey across the country to find the cure?

Join Alexis, Vis, Chan, Luke, Natalie, Grace, Chloe, Kyle, David and Goliath on this journey in Z-VIRUS Powers, the first instalment of this three part story.

he Z-Virus is mutating, now affecting plants and animals.

A group of people, most with supernatural powers, are in desperate hunt for a cure.

Their powers which once helped their survival, are now becoming destructive.

Can they survive for long enough to find the cure? And if so, what will happen when they take it?

Join Alexis, Goliath, Luke, Lucy, Kyle, Natalie, Erin, Sophie, Kevin, George, Zoha, Harry and Ryan on this epic, entertaining and thrilling adventure.

Z-Virus Monsters is the second instalment of The Z-Virus Series. The first book in the series is Z-Virus Powers.

Blog soon,

Antony

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Sunday 6 July 2025

How Would You Survive A Zombie Apocalypse?

By ThinkingNo Comments

My two zombie novels:

Most of us have asked ourselves how we would survive a zombie apocalypse. Here’s my survival plan:

1. People
Other people are going to be the key to your survival. You can’t do everything yourself. We all need help sometimes.

As well as loved ones, I’d recruit a Doctor/Nurse, a Weapons Expert, a Logistics Professional, a Farmer and plenty of people who can take care of themselves and others in a fight.

2. Weapons
In the UK guns are a rarity, plus they have the problem of needing ammunition. Much better to go for a weapon such as baseball bat, cricket bat, crowbar, or something similar. Bow and arrows are great for taking out zombies at a distance, but no good in close quarters.

3. Food, Water/Drinks, Petrol & Other Resources
A good supply of food, water/drinks, petrol and other items (to both use and trade) are essential. I’d probably loot a stocked heavy goods vehicle that was originally destined for a supermarket. I’d focus on tins and other ambient goods. I’d also collect medications/medical supplies at every given opportunity.

4. Medications
As a Type 1 Diabetic I’d need to find insulin regularly. This would be the biggest risk, more than the zombies. Without insulin, I would die. In the long term, I’d probably have to learn how to extract insulin from pigs and other animals, like they used to do for diabetics years ago.

I’d set up my base near several sources of food, water/drinks, petrol stations, pharmacies, etc.

5. Base/Place
I’d set up a base behind tall brick walls. I’m unsure if I’d go for a city, town or rural location. A rural location would mean less zombies, but also less resources. I’d make sure it was defendable, not just from zombies but from other people.

If The Walking Dead and the many zombie films I’ve watched have taught me anything, they’ve taught me: Sometimes it’s the living that are the danger and not the undead.

How would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Leave a comment below.

If you enjoyed this blog post, you’d love my two zombie apocalypse books. See the Z-Virus Series page for more information.

Blog soon,

Antony

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Sunday 20 April 2025

Coming October 2025: Monsters, the next book in the Z-Virus Series

By Books & Authors, CreativityNo Comments

I am delighted to announce that Monsters, the next book in the Z-Virus Series is now available to pre-order. It will be released in October 2025 and fanatic members will get it as an ebook uploaded to the Fanatic Area on release day.

Here is what it is about:

The Z-Virus is mutating, now affecting plants and animals.

A group of people, most with supernatural powers, are in desperate hunt for a cure.

Their powers which once helped their survival, are now becoming destructive.

Can they survive for long enough to find the cure? And if so, what will happen when they take it?

Join Alexis, Goliath, Luke, Lucy, Kyle, Natalie, Erin, Sophie, Kevin, George, Zoha, Harry and Ryan on this epic, entertaining and thrilling adventure.

Z-Virus Monsters is the second instalment of The Z-Virus Series. The first book in the series is Z-Virus Powers.

Blog soon,

Antony

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Friday 21 February 2025

Z-Virus – Powers

By Books & Authors, CreativityNo Comments

You asked in a poll I ran for a Zombie Story and I will deliver. Here are details of my new book:

The Z-Virus mutates people’s DNA. The majority of infected people become zombies, but a minority seem immune but the virus causes them to develop powers. 

At first these powers like invisibility, telepathy and telekinesis aided survival. But as the Z-Virus continues to mutate, the powers become more and more destructive.

Forced with no other choice, one group goes in search of a cure. But will they survive the roaming zombie hordes long enough to make an epic journey across the country to find the cure?

Join Alexis, Vis, Chan, Luke, Natalie, Grace, Chloe, Kyle, David and Goliath on this journey in Z-Virus Powers, the first installment of this three part story.

Due for release: End of 2024.

This is my first foray into fiction. I’m really enjoying writing the first draft – it’s so much fun.

Write soon,

Antony

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