28 Years Later – Biohazard Symbols sighted across the UK

To mark the release of 28 Years Later, the long-awaited return to Danny Boyle’s post-apocalyptic universe, seven ominous giant biohazard symbols have begun appearing across the North East of England, stopping early risers, dog walkers, and unsuspecting locals in their tracks.

Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes, 28 Years Later picks up the story of a Britain ravaged by viral collapse, returning audiences to a bleak yet beautiful North East, where the next terrifying chapter unfolds.

Sony Pictures, in collaboration with VisitBritain and Destination North East England, have now launched a chilling warning of what’s to come, just ahead of the film’s UK premiere and its nationwide release this Thursday (19 June).

For fans of the 28 Days Later saga, the image is unmistakable: a chilling emblem of the Rage virus — a symbol of outbreak, contamination, and total societal collapse. The haunting projection has been spotted in locations including the dramatic cliffs of Tynemouth, the shadowed depths of Kielder Forest, and the eerie ruins of Arbeia Roman Fort, as well as filming locations.

Locals have warned that rumours of Rage virus “contaminations” are already spreading. Public warnings to “remain vigilant” are circulating online as sightings increase, fuelling the unsettling sense that this fictional contagion might be breaking through into the real world.

Visitors are being invited to follow in the footsteps of the new film’s cast and explore the cinematic backdrops of 28 Years Later — from the Holy Island of Lindisfarne to a recreated Sycamore Gap, all playing a role in the film’s desolate, rugged landscape. Screen tourism continues to be a major driver for UK travel, and VisitBritain’s latest research shows that more than 90% of potential visitors are interested in exploring filming locations during a trip.

Full list of locations:

• Raby Castle, County Durham
• Penshaw Monument, Sunderland
• Gibside Gateshead, Tyne and Wear (ruined hall used in the film)
• Kielder Forrest, Northumberland – Ruined East Farmhouse (used as the pub in the film)
• Newcastle Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne
• Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort, South Shields
• Tynemouth Priory and Castle, Tynemouth

Discover more on a trip to North East England… if you dare ahead of the release of 28 Years Later on Thursday.