First reactions to new Resident Evil movie say it "feels like you're playing a very good video game" and taps into the "relentless tension" of the franchise
Zach Cregger's take on the horror franchise is earning rave reviews
The Relentless is an action-casual indie title for PC. Despite its modest positioning, the game has drawn unexpected attention through film criticism, with recent coverage of a new Resident Evil movie praising how the director Zach Cregger's approach successfully channels the interactive intensity that defines the horror franchise. Reviewers have noted the film captures a video game-like quality in its pacing and atmosphere, emphasizing sustained dread throughout. While this cross-medium comparison speaks more to cinema than to this title directly, it reflects broader conversations about how horror games influence contemporary filmmaking conventions.
Zach Cregger's take on the horror franchise is earning rave reviews