Verdict: 4.5/5 — A lean, gory, unexpectedly funny survival-horror thrill ride that finally understands the assignment. Zach Cregger has delivered not just the best Resident Evil film but the best video game movie ever made. The franchise is reborn. Director Zach Cregger Writers Zach Cregger, Shay Hatten Cast Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, Paul … Read more
Verdict: 4.5/5 — A sprawling, deeply upsetting, darkly funny horror epic that confirms Zach Cregger as the genre’s most exciting director. The chapter structure is a masterclass in tension, Amy Madigan is an all-timer villain, and the finale is unforgettable. Minor bloat keeps it from perfection. Director / Writer Zach Cregger (Barbarian) Cast Julia Garner, … Read more
The short answer: The children were taken by Gladys — Alex Lilly’s “aunt,” who is actually a witch feeding on their youth to heal her own sickness. Using a branch from a potted tree, the children’s personal belongings, and her own blood, she cast possession spells that turned the kids (and Alex’s parents) into her … Read more