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Zach Cregger and Austin Abrams bring dark humor to the gory 'Resident Evil' remake
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 07:37 AM
👁 9
The new Resident Evil film balances graphic violence with moments of dark comedy, anchored by performances from Zach Cregger and Austin Abrams.
Hollywood’s latest adaptation of the iconic video‑game franchise attempts to blend relentless gore with a sliver of levity. Lead actors Zach Cregger and Austin Abrams, both newcomers to the series, inject a sardonic edge that prevents the blood‑soaked narrative from becoming monotonous. Their chemistry offers brief respites, allowing audiences to catch their wry exchanges amid the carnage.
The film’s visual style leans heavily into practical effects, delivering visceral set‑pieces that recall the franchise’s classic horror roots. While the action sequences are undeniably graphic, the screenplay intersperses dark jokes that feel intentional rather than forced. Critics note that this tonal duality may divide purists but could broaden appeal to viewers seeking a horror‑comedy hybrid.
Overall, the review suggests that the movie succeeds in delivering enough humor to offset its relentless brutality, positioning it as a modestly entertaining entry in the Resident Evil canon, especially for fans open to a tongue‑in‑cheek approach.
The film’s visual style leans heavily into practical effects, delivering visceral set‑pieces that recall the franchise’s classic horror roots. While the action sequences are undeniably graphic, the screenplay intersperses dark jokes that feel intentional rather than forced. Critics note that this tonal duality may divide purists but could broaden appeal to viewers seeking a horror‑comedy hybrid.
Overall, the review suggests that the movie succeeds in delivering enough humor to offset its relentless brutality, positioning it as a modestly entertaining entry in the Resident Evil canon, especially for fans open to a tongue‑in‑cheek approach.