{
  "id": 7689741,
  "title": "‘Resident Evil’ First Reactions Call Zach Cregger’s Film a Video Game Adaptation Triumph",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/resident-evil-first-reactions-call-zach-creggers-film-a-video-game",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T02:34:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/resident-evil-first-reactions-zach-cregger-austin-abrams/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Zach Cregger's \"Resident Evil\" film has received overwhelmingly positive reactions from viewers following its premiere. Critics are calling it a triumph over other video game adaptations, praising the movie for its non-stop suspense, gory action set pieces, and creepy creature designs. Austin Abrams, who stars as a medical courier trapped in a deadly viral outbreak, has been lauded for his terrific performance that balances humor and groundedness in the new world. Many viewers remarked that the film never lets up from the opening scene, delivering relentless suspense and spectacular horror action. Critics also noted the film's Easter eggs, humor, intense visuals, and pulse-racing score as standout elements.",
  "summary": "\"Zach Cregger delivers a delightfully demented smorgasbord of creepy creatures, non-stop suspense and gory action,\" one critic writes The post ‘Resident Evil’ First Reactions Call Zach Cregger’s Film a Video Game Adaptation Triumph appeared first on TheWrap .",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "‘Resident Evil’ First Reactions: Zach Cregger’s Zombie Horror Is ‘Gloriously Gory’ and One of ‘The Best Video Game Adaptations’ Ever",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/resident-evil-first-reactions-zach-creggers-zombie-horror-is",
        "published": "2026-09-16T03:09:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’: First Reactions From the Premiere",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/zach-creggers-resident-evil-first-reactions-from-the-premiere",
        "published": "2026-09-16T03:37:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}