Resident Evil finally delivers the survival-horror panic I wanted from these movies. Zach Cregger throws Austin Abrams into a nightmare of disturbing creatures, relentless tension, and one very bad delivery—and I had an absolute blast.

I’ve been playing Resident Evil since the original PlayStation. In this review, I break down why this original story captures the spirit of the games, how the dark humor works, and where the character development falls short. The main review discusses the setup.

Full ending spoilers are saved for a clearly marked section after my verdict.

Does a Resident Evil movie need Leon or Jill, or can an original protagonist carry it? Let me know in the comments!