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The Final Cut 1/15/26 | 28 Years Later Scores 95%, SXSW 2026 Goes Dark, Horror Pop Era
The zombie franchise finally grows teeth again.
On today’s Final Cut, we break down the near-perfect early reactions to 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, why critics are calling it the smartest entry in the franchise, and what it means for modern zombie horror. Plus:• Madison Beer leans full horror for her new music era• SXSW 2026 drops a lineup packed with cult chaos, Midnighters, and HMU-coded nightmares•
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