Humor And Ending Divide Resident Evil Fans On Zach Cregger’s Film: ‘The Movie Can Be Renamed Into Anything Else And Make As Much Sense’

Resident Evil reboot is unexpected and funny, even for new fans

In just two films (Barbarian and Weapons), writer/director Zach Cregger has established himself as one of the top horror filmmakers working today. His unique methodology involves taking audiences down familiar pathways before veering off into unexpected areas that feature copious amounts of gore and comically bizarre visuals.

Review: We're back to the viral zombies of 'Resident Evil,' this time with a hot horror visionary

Filmmaker Zach Cregger, whose 'Weapons' and 'Barbarian' signaled a new kind of freshened-up horror, brings his sly humor to a passion project, a reboot.

Humor And Ending Divide Resident Evil Fans On Zach Cregger’s Film: ‘The Movie Can Be Renamed Into Anything Else And Make As Much Sense’

The Weapons director’s take on the Raccoon City outbreak sometimes feels more spoof than Resident Evil

Review: Zach Cregger and Austin Abrams find just enough humor amid the gore in 'Resident Evil'

“I only use guns in video games,” says Bryan (Austin Abrams), our frustrated protagonist, trying to piece together a machine gun while his impatient companion urges him to hurry. “It’s confusing in real life!”

Why Bryan From Resident Evil Looks So Familiar

Austin Abrams is having a moment. In addition to playing Bryan in the new Resident Evil, he's also in this year's Whalefall. Here's where else you've seen him.