# Resident Evil Reboot Review

> Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' reboot stars Austin Abrams in a gory, funny survival story.
- Title: Resident Evil Reboot Review · Fox News | Shortify
- Summary: Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' reboot stars Austin Abrams in a gory, funny survival story. Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' reboot features Austin Abrams as a…
- Keywords: resident evil, zach cregger, austin abrams, umbrella corporation, raccoon city, gore, holywood, video game franchise, news, politics, Resident, Evil
- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/opinion/resident-evil-review-director-zach-cregger-delivers-infectious-reboot-gory-video-game-franchise
- Author: Joseph Wulfsohn
- Published: 2026-09-16T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: resident evil, zach cregger, austin abrams, umbrella corporation, raccoon city, gore, holywood, video game franchise, news, politics
## New Resident Evil Film
Zach Cregger directs a new 'Resident Evil' film starring Austin Abrams, Paul Walter Hauser, Kali Reis and Zach Cherry.
## No Milla Jovovich
The film features Austin Abrams as a medical courier named Bryan delivering an organ to Raccoon City hospital.
## Lab Leak Disaster
A virus from the Umbrella Corporation lab leak transforms organisms into monsters.
## Bryan's Struggles
Bryan can barely turn his gun safety off and is described as an endearing but relatable idiot.
## Zach Cregger's Style
Cregger blends first-person angles with bloody thrills and gallows humor in the film.
## Production Quality
The film features Oscar-nominated cinematography, a strong score and editing from 'Weapons' team.
## Critical Reception
The film is rated R for strong bloody violence, gore and language throughout with a 1 hour 30 minute runtime.
## Key takeaway

Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' reboot features Austin Abrams as a medical courier fighting zombies in Raccoon City.