# Resident Evil Reboot Teases Last-Minute Thrills and Tricky Camerawork

- Topic: cinema
- Source: Deadline
- Published: 2026-07-24
- Original: https://deadline.com/2026/07/zach-cregger-austin-abrams-resident-evil-film-interview-1237002306/
- Language: en
- Image: https://deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Resident-Evil-2026.jpg

Writer-director Zach Cregger and star Austin Abrams discuss the upcoming film's tight storyline, intense atmosphere, and nods to the beloved video game series.

## Key takeaways

- The film's 95-minute runtime is a deliberate choice to maintain an efficient and lean narrative.
- Cregger aimed to replicate the survival horror experience of the games, focusing on tension and dread over action.
- The movie features a mix of practical and visually stunning set pieces, including a memorable Jump Street-inspired sequence.

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