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Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Shatters Franchise Box Office Records

The new Resident Evil film directed by Zach Cregger broke franchise records with a $60 million opening weekend and strong critical acclaim.

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Zach Cregger discusses taking on the Resident Evil franchise

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Film review thread launches online with strong first reactions

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IndieWire notes mixed but mostly positive fan reactions

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Consequence of Sound highlights film's horror and entertainment value

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Resident Evil movie premieres to strong critical reviews

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Director Zach Cregger reacts to positive fan response

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Resident Evil breaks franchise record with $60 million debut

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