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From Basement Bandmates to “Resident Evil”: Composers Hays & Ryan Holladay on Reuniting With Zach Cregger

“Resident Evil” composers Hays and Ryan Holladay discuss reuniting with Zach Cregger, drawing inspiration from Miles Davis, and creating the pulsating, dread-filled score that powers one of the year's biggest horror hits

By Hugh Hart  |  September 23, 2026
Game On: First Reactions to Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil” Say he’s Turned the Games’ Tension Into Relentless Big-Screen Terror

The first reactions to Zach Cregger's “Resident Evil” are here, and critics are praising the filmmaker's bloody, surprising new spin on the beloved horror franchise. Many singled out Austin Abrams' performance while celebrating the film's inventive scares.

By The Credits  |  September 16, 2026
Patient Zero: Zach Cregger Takes “Resident Evil” in a New Direction

Fresh off the success of “Weapons,” Zach Cregger is taking a bold swing with “Resident Evil.” The filmmaker discusses fan backlash, positive test screenings, Austin Abrams' starring role, and why removing jokes made the franchise reboot even scarier.

By The Credits  |  September 11, 2026
Zach Cregger Takes On “Resident Evil” After the Oscar Shock of “Weapons”

After the Oscar‑nominated impact of “Weapons,” Zach Cregger brings his distinct voice to “Resident Evil,” reimagining the franchise as a single‑night descent into survival horror.

By The Credits  |  April 30, 2026