‘Resident Evil’ First Reactions: Zach Cregger’s Zombie Horror Is ‘Gloriously Gory’ and One of ‘The Best Video Game Adaptations’ Ever
“Weapons” and “Barbarian” director Zach Cregger is dabbling in studio IP for the first time with Sony’s “Resident Evil,” but it appears joining a franchise has done nothing to weaken the filmmaker’s knack for outrageously wild scares. Members of the film press are calling Cregger’s “Resident Evil” reboot “a cinematic spectacle” and “easily among the […]
Zach Cregger's "Resident Evil" film has received positive reviews from critics, with many praising it as one of the best video game adaptations of all time. According to Variety, the film is being called a "cinematic spectacle" with outrageously wild scares.
The film, which stars Austin Abrams, has been described as "gloriously gory" with non-stop suspense and action set pieces. TheWrap reports that some critics are calling it the best horror film of the year and the best in the "Resident Evil" franchise.
Cregger, who also directed "Weapons" and "Barbarian", has reunited with Abrams for the film, which has been distributed by Sony Pictures. Some critics have praised it as Cregger's best film and one of Columbia Pictures' best films in recent years, comparable to "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood".
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