Why Resident Evil Fans Might Hate Zach Cregger’s ‘Fury Road’ Styled Adaptation

Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil Reportedly Described as “All Gas, No Brakes” After Test Screening

Zach Cregger‘s Resident Evil reboot recently had a test screening, and the reactions are strongly positive, which means the movie is already working well for audiences. It’s described as “lean, mean, and confident,” showing clear and strong direction, and its “all gas, no brakes” pacing suggests nonstop action and intensity from start to finish. According to reports, Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil is rumored to have “practically nothing to do with…

Zach Cregger Knows RESIDENT EVIL Fans Might "Crucify" Him, but He’s Making the Movie Anyway

There’s a new Resident Evil movie on the way, and this one already sounds like it’s going to stir up some serious conversation among fans. Director Zach Cregger, who previously helmed the wild horror hits Barbarian and Weapons, is stepping into the world of Capcom’s iconic survival horror franchise. He’s also fully aware that messing with something this beloved comes with risks… and he’s expecting some backlash.In a recent interview with The New…

Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Is Apparently "A Horror Version Of Fury Road"

Early responses to the Weapons director’s Resident Evil reboot are in, and they’re looking pretty good. We’re getting a new Resident Evil movie later this year, a fact that may have slipped your mind given how convoluted the franchise is these days. This’ll be the second reboot following 2021’s little-loved Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, and the eighth film overall. Plus you’ve got the Netflix TV series that swiftly sank below the surfa…

Zach Cregger is preparing to be crucified by Resident Evil fans should his film deviate from the game's lore

There are a fair few eyes on director Zach Cregger's take on Resident Evil, not because we're unfamiliar with Resident Evil on the big screen, but rather as there have been a ton of Resident Evil adaptations of incredibly varied quality. In fact, you could go as far as to say that the film could be simply good and be an above average Resident Evil film. Still, as reviews for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie seem to be showing, there are additional …

Why Resident Evil Fans Might Hate Zach Cregger’s ‘Fury Road’ Styled Adaptation

Video game adaptations have always walked a tightrope. They have to operate between fan service and reinvention, and it seems like Zach Cregger has picked his side. After the success of Weapons, the director was given full creative control of the next Resident Evil movie (via World of Reel).  But the reaction from test screenings is a bit chaotic. The new movie is set to release on September 18, 2026, and Cregger’s version sounds like it might d…