Resident Evil Movie Trailer Shows Blood Bag Almost Killed Its Star

A new Resident Evil movie trailer reveals a hilarious yet dangerous zombie scene, where a 150-pound blood bag nearly killed actor Austin Abrams. The film hits theaters September 18.

Ever wondered what it's like to be chased by zombies while they explode into bloody messes around you? The new Resident Evil movie trailer shows exactly that—and it's both dark and hilarious. But here's the kicker: one stunt almost turned into a real-life tragedy.

During Sony's September 3 State of Play, a fresh clip from the upcoming Resident Evil movie dropped, and it's a wild ride. We see Austin Abrams' character, Bryan, a medical courier, sprinting down a Raccoon City street as zombies hurl themselves off rooftops to catch him. They smash into the ground, blood splattering everywhere. Bryan's screaming, making these hilarious guttural noises—it's pure chaos.

Director Zach Cregger, known for his sketch comedy roots, wanted this sequence to feel real, so he ditched CGI for practical effects. The production team crafted 150-pound "body-sized blood bags" and dropped them from cranes. Sounds cool, right? Well, one of those bags came terrifyingly close to hitting Abrams. Cregger revealed, "It would've killed him." Yeah, that's a near-death experience on set!

Cregger describes Bryan as an "idiot" who's just trying to survive a horrifying situation. And if you're worried about pacing, don't be. The director promises the movie feels like "one gigantic sequence," with things "popping off" just five minutes in and never letting up. He's borrowing directly from the games' rhythm, where you move from one set-piece to another, each location offering a unique challenge. It's like running through a gauntlet, just like in the games.

The Resident Evil movie hits theaters on September 18, and it's projected to have the biggest opening ever for a Resident Evil film. With that mix of horror and humor, plus practical effects that almost killed someone, this reboot is shaping up to be a must-see.

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