by ECI Released : 2026-09-18
Resident Evil is directed by Zach Cregger and stars Austin Abrams as Bryan Hodukavichl. Bryan is a medical courier making a delivery to Raccoon City when an unexpected encounter on the road sends his trip spiraling into a nightmare. As he attempts to complete his assignment, he discovers that a terrifying outbreak has transformed the city and the people around it.
What begins as a routine delivery quickly becomes a fight for survival, with Bryan forced to navigate increasingly dangerous surroundings while trying to understand the threat he is facing. For fans of the video game series, the film brings the franchise’s blend of horror, action, and mutated creatures to the big screen.
Resident Evil is one of the best video game adaptations in recent years. Its fast-paced action keeps the story moving, while Cregger’s direction gives the film a strong sense of urgency. The result is an entertaining horror movie that understands how to turn a seemingly simple mission into an escalating series of dangers.
Cregger previously demonstrated his talent for building tension in Barbarian and Weapons, and that ability remains evident here. While Resident Evil does not quite reach the heights of those earlier films, it still makes excellent use of his strengths as a filmmaker. The action and horror work together to create an experience that should satisfy longtime fans and newcomers alike.
Resident Evil is a thrilling video game adaptation and worth seeing at a drive-in near you.
