Academy Award®-winning director Danny Boyle and Academy Award®-nominated writer Alex Garland reunite for 28 Years Later, a terrifying new story set in the world created by 28 Days Later. It’s been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well.

In a cinematic landscape overflowing with reboots and rehashes, Frat Earthers soars into the realm of absurdist delight. Directed by Newton native, Isaac Carlen, this riotous satire of conspiracy culture lands somewhere between Revenge of the Nerds and Parks and Recreation— if either had more tinfoil hats and less regard for plausibility. The story follows Finn (Gavin Mulcahy), a student turned relentless “truth detective,” who becomes obsessed with determining the shape of the earth. When he recruits an ensemble cast of lovable weirdos, their mission spirals out of control and inadvertently uncovers something real... or at least real-adjacent. With its whip-smart script and slapstick pacing, Frat Earthers skewers everything from Reddit rabbit holes to algorithm- induced paranoia. It also manages to retain a surprising amount of heart, largely thanks to Mulcahy’s sincere performance and a script that treats its eccentrics with affection rather than disdain. Behind the laughter, the film carries a bittersweet note. Executive producer Klario Zavala, a longtime friend of Carlen, passed away mid-production at age 33. Known for backing offbeat projects when few others would, Zavala championed Frat Earthers from its earliest drafts, reportedly telling Carlen, “This is the dumbest idea I’ve ever heard—lets make it.” Following Zavala’s passing, the production was turned into a short film. “Zavala gave this movie its wings,” said Carlen. “It’s ridiculous, yes—but it’s also his spirit: defiant, weird, and totally unfiltered.” Zavala is honored with blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cameos. The film stars Gavin Mulcahy, Steph LeHane & Isaac Carlen and guest stars former Dr. Dre protege, Bishop Lamont. Frat Earthers was shot primarily in Auburndale, MA with community support from Tom’s Pizza, United Parish of Auburndale, Ward 4, Tifereth Israel of New Bedford and C.U.N.Y. Brooklyn College, NYC. Frat Earthers cast & crew premiere is at West Newton Cinema July, 19th at 7pm, and an 11pm encore showing at Embassy Theater in Waltham. Tickets are available to cast, crew and community. Suitable for all ages. Tickets can be purchased at theaters or online at www.frat.earth Runtime 40 min Followed by a cast and crew Q&A