Austin Abrams on Resident Evil ending: “I thought it was crazy”
The horror genre has never been more thrilling, and Resident Evil is proving that a tightly wound action film can deliver a genuine, gut-punching experience. Directed by Zach Cregger, the movie is not just setting a new box office record for the franchise; it’s setting a new standard for cinematic intensity.
The film plunges viewers immediately into the chaos, following Bryan (played by Austin Abrams), a medical courier who finds himself embroiled in a desperate, non-stop race for survival. From the moment the action begins, the narrative refuses to let the audience catch a breath, delivering a relentless assault of action and gore.
But perhaps the most talked-about element of the movie is its devastating conclusion. As Bryan endures the ordeal, his transformation into a horrifying monster is a moment that many viewers found utterly shocking. For the actor himself, watching Bryan succumb to the infection was a deeply emotional experience.
“I’ve been living with it for a while now, but I thought it was crazy and shocking when I first read it,” Abrams shared. He expressed admiration for Cregger’s willingness to take extreme risks in storytelling. “I love that he would take that chance. You follow this one guy the whole time, so hopefully you’re enjoying watching him and rooting for him. Then to have him not make it is really risky and gutsy, which is what I love about all of Zach’s work.”
Abrams noted that this kind of unflinching storytelling is rare in modern cinema. He suggested that filmmakers are often too afraid to commit fully to the emotional weight of a character, whereas older films were willing to deliver a full-force emotional blow. “We’re here to feel, man. We’re here to go through something. So I’m just appreciative that Zach is willing to take a risk like that,” he added.
Critics have echoed this sentiment regarding the film’s pace and content. One reviewer hailed the movie for its sheer excitement. “Resident Evil is among the most exciting films in recent memory, with Cregger packing in enough action and gore for multiple movies in his ultra-lean ninety-five-minute running time,” the critic remarked.
By fusing high-octane action with deeply visceral horror, Resident Evil manages to be both wildly entertaining and profoundly unsettling. It solidifies Cregger’s vision as a master of cinematic adrenaline, proving that sometimes, the most shocking and memorable endings are the ones that demand you feel everything.
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