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Debuting in theaters on January<\/a> 16, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple<\/em> has already become one of the most talked-about movie releases of 2026 yet.<\/p>\n An immediate follow-up to the similarly well-received 28 Years Later, The Bone Temple<\/em> once again serves as a fresh and terrifying addition to the overarching 28 Days <\/em>franchise, with particular praise aimed at its writing, main narrative and the performance of Jack O\u2019Connell deranged cult leader, Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal.<\/p>\n While O\u2019Connell\u2019s performance as the film\u2019s disquieting antagonist has garnered continuous renown, many viewers were also quick to compliment The Bone Temple<\/em> for unearthing one of the most notorious celebrity scandals in British pop culture, a topic that comes up in the form of the sinister \u201cJimmy cult\u201d at the heart of the film.<\/p>\n As reported by Variety<\/a><\/em>, the eccentric Fingers gang (also known as the Jimmies) directly model themselves after the popular British media personality, Jimmy Savile. <\/p>\n A visually striking DJ known for his long white hair, colorful track suits and eye-catching jewelry, Savile was among the most popular celebrities in late 20th century Britain, even earning a knighthood in 1990 for his work in various charity organizations.<\/p>\n Upon his death in 2011 at 84-years-old, however, various media outlets found that Savile had allegedly been involved in numerous sex crimes for approximately six decades. In the wake of his passing, hundreds of allegations against Savile made British headlines, with many of his accusers ranging from young children to elderly victims.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Rather than modeling their lead villain<\/a> after the disturbing allegations surrounding Savile, 28 Days Later\u2019s creators incorporated the disgraced celebrity as a way to analyze the difference between our cultural perception of an idyllic past against the disturbing truth of a hidden reality.<\/p>\n
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