Expedition Log #12 - Resident Evil (2026 Movie)

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.