The new Resident Evil movie captures the survival horror magic of the games

Director Zach Cregger adapts Resident Evil by prioritizing survival horror tension over bombastic action. The film follows medical courier Bryan through Raccoon City, utilizing over-the-shoulder camera angles and resource scarcity to mirror the games' mechanics. Cregger integrates iconic elements like save-room typewriters and puzzle-solving to ground the narrative in the franchise's signature dread.