Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' Is Finally in Your Home
Gizmodo • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil, a successful reinvention of the franchise that grossed over $400 million worldwide, is now available for digital download for purchase or rental.
- The film, released in mid-September, follows Austin Abrams as a medical courier who must survive a night fighting dangerous creatures after a containment breach at a lab.
- Cregger’s approach focused on immersing fans in the experience of a Resident Evil player, emphasizing gameplay elements over strict adherence to the franchise lore.
- Despite some hardcore fans' criticism of its tangential relation to the original series, the film became the highest-grossing installment in the Resident Evil franchise.
- To celebrate the digital release, Fandango shared the first few minutes of the movie, offering viewers a preview to get into the film’s intense atmosphere.
