For the first time ever, I’m taking our gaming expedition into the movie theater, and there was really only one franchise that could convince me to make the trip: Resident Evil.
In this episode, I share my thoughts on Zach Cregger’s 2026 Resident Evil, a movie that takes a very different approach from previous adaptations. Rather than recreating one of the games, Cregger tries to capture something much harder to put on screen: the feeling of playing Resident Evil.
I ask the question I kept coming back to after leaving the theater: Can a movie really capture what makes Resident Evil feel like Resident Evil? Take a seat by the campfire with me and I'll tell you my thoughts.
Intro - 0:00
What Makes a Resident Evil Movie? - 5:50
The Story - 9:13
The Resident Evil Feeling - 12:27
Tension, Horror, Humor - 16:05
Bryan: The Good, the Bad & the Questionable - 20:21
Did It Feel Like Resident Evil? - 22:41
Closing Gratitude - 26:18
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Audio Note: This episode contains a brief clip from the official Resident Evil (2026) trailer for commentary and review purposes. The audio is property of its respective copyright holders.