The New Face of Horror: A Rebooted Breed or Just More of the Same? The horror genre has long been associated with over the top excess, but recent films suggest a more nuanced approach is emerging.
Zach Cregger's reboot of Resident Evil is one such example, sparking debate among critics and fans about the future of the genre.
On its surface, Cregger's take on the classic Capcom franchise appears conventional: a plucky everyman, Bryan (played by Austin Abrams), stumbles into chaos and must navigate his way out.