Jack O’Connell Reflects On Sinners’ Continued Success And The Love For The Rocky Road To Dublin

Being a horror fan is fantastic right now, as the genre has consistently delivered strong films for years. 2025 was particularly good, with Ryan Coogler’s Sinners standing out as one of the most memorable horror movies in recent times. The film, a vampire story available on HBO Max, was a huge success, and Jack O’Connell, who starred in the movie, recently discussed its popularity with TopMob.

The film Sinners was a huge success in theaters and is now a strong contender for awards, having already won a Golden Globe for its cinematic quality. Jack O’Connell is starring in the new horror movie 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, and during a conversation about his role in that film, I asked him about the popular Sinners, including his performance and the song “The Rocky Road to Dublin.” Here’s what he shared:

It’s really touching to see so many people supporting the film. Knowing Ryan Coogler, it makes sense – he’s incredibly talented and consistently delivers great work, so it’s not surprising the movie resonated with audiences.

Ryan Coogler is a highly respected director, known for films like Creed and the Black Panther series (available on Disney+). Considering his track record, it’s not surprising that audiences showed up in theaters to support his new film, Sinners, and make it a hit. O’Connell views this strong theatrical turnout before the film’s streaming release as a positive sign.

Critics and audiences both loved Sinners, praising its moving story, beautiful imagery, and intense vampire fight scenes. The film’s ending was particularly impactful, as nearly all the vampires were destroyed, leaving only Stack and Mary to face the future together over many years.

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The movie ‘Sinners’ is gaining a lot of attention online, with fans sharing clips and reactions, like Grace Chow’s pivotal choice. Jack O’Connell’s performance in ‘The Rocky Road to Dublin’ has also become incredibly popular on platforms like TikTok, boosted by the catchy Irish song featured in a memorable scene with dancing zombies. The film is clearly making an impact on pop culture, and it will be exciting to see if it wins any awards this season.

Jack O’Connell is returning to the horror genre, this time as the villain in Nia DaCosta’s 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. The film continues the story immediately after the last installment, focusing on Ralph Fiennes’ Kelson and Alfie Williams’ Spike. Spike was taken in by a dangerous cult called The Jimmys, and O’Connell plays Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal, their frightening leader. He’s expected to deliver both scares and some dark humor to viewers.

I’m so excited for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple – it’s coming to theaters on January 16th, 2026! While we wait, I’ve been revisiting Jack O’Connell’s amazing performance in Sinners, which you can find streaming on HBO Max. It’s a great way to tide us over!

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2026-01-14 19:40