'Resident Evil' Adaptation Hailed as 'Gloriously Gory' and Among the 'Best Ever'
Zach Cregger's new 'Resident Evil' film is receiving rave early reviews from critics, who are praising its intense horror, faithful adaptation of the games' tension, and humorous moments. Starring Austin Abrams as a medical courier in a zombie-infested Raccoon City, the film is hailed as a cinematic spectacle and one of the best video game adaptations to date, despite taking a new narrative direction.
Director Zach Cregger, known for “Weapons” and “Barbarian,” is making his first foray into studio IP with Sony’s “Resident Evil,” and early reactions from film critics suggest he has brought his signature style of outrageous scares to the beloved franchise. Members of the film press are hailing Cregger’s take as “a cinematic spectacle” and “easily among the best video game adaptations” ever made.
Tomatometer critic EJ Moreno enthusiastically reviewed the film on X, urging viewers to experience it “on the biggest screen with a big crowd!” He described it as “a true horror blockbuster,” noting that Zach Cregger “goes bigger, scarier, and at his most fun.” Fellow critic Mark Cassidy praised the film for tapping “into the relentless tension of the games,” declaring it “the most faithful take yet” – bloody, funny, and genuinely jump-inducing, even for seasoned horror fans. Kellvin Chavez, film journalist and editor-in-chief of SplashReport.com, added to the chorus of praise, stating that “#ResidentEvil has its foot on the gas from the opening scene and NEVER hits the brakes,” highlighting its relentless suspense, gloriously gory action, and