{
  "id": 7824406,
  "title": "'Resident Evil' review: Officially the best video game movie of all time, but also Zach Cregger's worst",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/resident-evil-review-officially-the-best-video-game-movie-of-all-time",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T15:59:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/movies/resident-evil-2026-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Resident Evil (2026) is the best video game movie ever made, according to Tom's Guide. The film, directed by Zach Cregger, has received a 4/5-star rating. While it may not be a perfect adaptation of the video games, it delivers an enjoyable experience, especially for horror fans. Critics have noted that the movie leans more towards comedy than pure horror, which may not satisfy all viewers. However, it's still a must-see for fans of the genre.",
  "summary": "Zach Cregger's \"Resident Evil\" (2026) might not be his best movie, but this horror flick is plenty scary and the best video game movie of all time.",
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      {
        "outlet": "TheWrap",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-16T02:34:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "‘Resident Evil’ Review: Zach Cregger Brings Style, Humor, And A Game Austin Abrams To Make Smart Original Reboot Of Horror Franchise",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/resident-evil-review-zach-cregger-brings-style-humor-and-a-game",
        "published": "2026-09-16T16:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IndieWire",
        "title": "‘Resident Evil’ Review: Zach Cregger’s Relentless Adaptation Is the Future of Video Game Movies, Even When Too Goofy for Its Own Good",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/resident-evil-review-zach-creggers-relentless-adaptation-is-the",
        "published": "2026-09-16T16:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Consequence",
        "title": "Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil Is So Fucking Scary and So Fucking Fun: Review",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/zach-creggers-resident-evil-is-so-fucking-scary-and-so-fucking-fun",
        "published": "2026-09-16T16:00:11.000Z"
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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."
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