***Horror Joy Fresh Cuts*** - Resident Evil (2026)
Summary
Brian shares spoiler-free thoughts after seeing Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil.
He argues Cregger’s work (from Barbarian to Weapons to this film) carries a sense of fun, and praises Resident Evil for evoking video-game mechanics through camera perspective, rule-bound worldbuilding, and a self-aware celebration of playing games.
He highlights effective, earned jump scares, strong movement through spaces, and accessible storytelling even without game knowledge.
The film also raises themes of parenthood and the anxiety of creating life amid wars, rising costs, social backlash, AI, and climate change, alongside class critique through a courier protagonist trapped in gig-economy precarity.
Brian ultimately recommends the movie for its music, snowy setting, Austin Abrams’ performance, sharp humor, and “dangerous look” cinematography that withholds information to sustain tension.
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