This week we’re talking about Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil (2026)! Diana is a longtime fan of the games while Audrey went into the movie with basically no Resident Evil knowledge. We talk about Cregger’s take on the franchise, Raccoon City, and the core game lore of Resident Evil 2 and 3, including T, G, and the Las Plagas virus.

Then we get into our initial thoughts on the movie and its atmospheric, high stress first 30 minutes. We compare Bryan’s reluctant protagonist energy to Leon and Ethan Winters, discuss whether Bryan’s whole journey is secretly about becoming a father, and debate the movie’s divisive ending.

We also discuss the creature design, practical effects, comedy’s place in horror, and whether this entry works better as a Resident Evil adaptation or as a standalone survival horror movie.

Spoiler warning for 2026 movie and Game Franchise!

Movies Mentioned:

The Crazies (1973)

Alien (1979)

The Boogens (1981)

The Thing (1982)

The Return of the Living Dead (1985)

Day of the Dead (1985) Original

Evil Dead 2 (1987)

The Blob (1988) Remake

Kindergarten Cop (1990)

Arachnophobia (1990)

Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

Winterbeast (1992)

Dead Alive (1992)

Army of Darkness (1992)

Resident Evil (2002)

Day of the Dead (2008) — Remake

Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)

Hardcore Henry (2015)

Train to Busan (2016)

Get Out (2017)

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021)

Barbarian (2022)

The Substance (2024)

Night Swim (2024)

Alien: Romulus (2024)

afrAId (2024)

Nosferatu (2024)

Weapons (2025)

The Chair Company (2025)

Mercy (2026)

Resident Evil (2026) Directed by Zach Cregger

Whalefall (2026)

Other Mommy (2026)

Video Games Mentioned:

Resident Evil (1996)

Resident Evil 2 (1998)

Resident Evil 3: Nemesis (1999)

Resident Evil Code: Veronica (2000)

Resident Evil Outbreak (2003)

Resident Evil Outbreak File #2 (2004)

Resident Evil 4 (2005)

Resident Evil 5 (2009)

Resident Evil 6 (2012)

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (2017)

Resident Evil Village (2021)

Resident Evil Requiem (2026)

Resident Evil Video Game Remakes

Resident Evil (2002)

Resident Evil 2 (2019)

Resident Evil 3 (2020)

Resident Evil 4 (2023)

Resident Evil Veronica (2027)

Other Video Games mentioned

Silent Hill (1999)

Devil May Cry (2001)

Katamari Damacy (2004)

Haunting Ground (2005)

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)

Inside (2016)

Still Wakes the Deep (2024)

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For this episode, Diana and Audrey break down the origins of Resident Evil. They begin with Kiyoshi Kurosawa's Sweet Home, both the 1989 film and the Famicom game, which paved the way for the Shinji Mikami & Tokuro Fujiwara's development of the original Resident Evil.

Next we take Diana’s 101 Resident Evil lore class, covering Lord Oswell E. Spencer, the Umbrella Corporation, the T-Virus, and the characters and plot of the first Resident Evil game. From there we move on to the big screen; we look at the early attempts to bring Resident Evil to film, including the Constantin Film rejected scripts, George A. Romero’s Biohazard: Resident Evil 2 trailer and his unmade Resident Evil screenplay.

And maybe some Wesker and Chris shipping.

To be continued...

Movies mentioned:

Night of the Living Dead (1968), Alien (1979), The Never Ending Story (1984), Bumpkin Soup (1985), Day of the Dead (1985), A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987), Evil Dead II (1987), Predator (1987), A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988), Halloween 4: The Return of, Michael Myers (1988), Monkey Shines (1988), Scarecrows (1988), Society (1989), Sweet Home (1989), Bride of Re-Animator (1990), The Guyver (1991), Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992), Super Mario Bros. (1993), Mortal Kombat (1995), Cure (1997), Jack Frost (1997), Lost Highway (1997), Bruiser (2000), Mulholland Drive (2001), Pulse (2001), Resident Evil (2002), Silent Hill (2006), Drag Me to Hell (2009), Prometheus (2012), Creepy (2016), When Evil Lurks (2023), George A. Romero's Resident Evil (2025), Resident Evil (2026).

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For this episode of Video Vestige, Diana and Audrey tackle Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma. After a tumultuous ordeal to gain access to the film, our hosts have some thoughts on Miasma’s portrayal of queer love and sex, the kills, Jane Schoenbrun's directing style, the gorgeous painted backgrounds, hagsploitation and the ever stunning Gillian Anderson as Billy. That’s just the the tip iceberg so thanks for tuning in!

Movies mentioned in the episode:

Adaptation (2002), All About Eve (1950), Backrooms (2026), Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974), Freddy Got Fingered (2001), Friday the 13th (1980), Halloween (1978), Millennium Actress (2001), Mulholland Drive (2001), A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), Obsession (2026), Persona (1966), Pulse (2001), Resurrection (2022), Silence of the Lambs (1991), Society (1989), The Substance (2024), Sunset Blvd. (1950), Suspiria (1977), The Watermelon Woman (1996)

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Who needs Eli Roth when you have Clint Howard?

For our first pick from the VHS Vault we're pulling Ice Cream Man (1995) off of our shelf. In the episode Audrey and Diana discuss the directors erotic origins, Clint Howard's method acting, scene selection and of course Small Paul bless his soul. Join us as we "beat the heat with a summer treat" thanks for tuning in!

Ice Cream Man (1995) follows Clint Howard as Gregory Tudor aka The Ice Cream Man as he scoops his way through a seemingly normal suburb's inhabitants. The children in the area, led by a child named Tuna Cassera, band together to put a stop to the Ice Cream Man's churning of the neighborhood. Its a wild time so flag down your local Ice cream truck just make sure it's not old Gregory behind the wheel!

Movies mentioned in this episode:

Black Christmas (1974), Evilspeak (1981), El Sur (1983), The Stuff (1985), Monster Squad (1987), Slumber Party Massacre II (1987), Parents (1989), The Burbs (1989), It miniseries (1990), Dr. Giggles (1992), Winterbeast (1992), Uncle Sam (1996), Alien: Romulus (2024), Forbidden Fruits (2026), Ice Cream Man (2026)

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Tonight, we’ve stepped through the gates of the Restricted Archive, unearthing four horror short films spanning nearly eight decades of cinema bizarre. Within its forgotten corridors, Audrey and Diana dissect films drenched in surrealism, cyclical premonitions, body horror, and stop motion. All films shot on atmospheric 16mm.

Films discussed:

Meshes of the Afternoon (1943) – Directed by Maya Deren & Alexander Hammid

The Signalman (1976) – Directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark

Kitchen Sink (1989) – Directed by Alison Maclean

The Bones (Los Huesos, 2021) – Directed by Cristóbal León & Joaquín Cociña

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Hear ye, hear ye! All come forth to see the spectacle, the glamour, the honor, and the codpieces of George A. Romero’s 1981 film Knightriders!

Notably Romero’s personal favorite of his own films, Knightriders is a sweeping tale of sticking to a moral code, colliding egos, and fighting to keep a dream alive. Join your hosts Diana and Audrey as they ride headfirst into this legendary piece of indie cinema.

Together, we share fascinating production history, celebrate those death defying motorcycle stunts, and unpack the rich Arthurian parallels at the heart of Romero’s modern day Camelot. Meet us at the Round Table!

Spoiler warning!

Films mentioned in this episode:

Barbarella (1968)Night of the Living Dead (1968)The Losers (1970)Psychomania (1973)Rollerball (1975)Dawn of the Dead (1978)Excalibur (1981)Creepshow (1982)Christine (1983)New Gladiators (1984)Ladyhawke (1985)Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)Creepshow 2 (1987)Night of the Living Dead (1990)Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)Army of Darkness (1992)Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)Jurassic Park (1993)Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman (1993)Ren Faire (HBO series, 2024)

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As pride month comes to a close we're covering the Australian queer horror film Leviticus (2026). In this episode Diana & Audrey discuss upcoming director Adrian Chiarella's influences, contextual history with the title, the film's religious themes as well as memorable moments and missteps. Thanks for Listening!

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Films mentioned in this episode:

Cure (1997), It Follows (2014), The Thing (1982), Millennium Mambo (2001), Martyrs (2008), In The Mood for Love (2000), Nightmare On Elm Street (1984), The Plague (2025), Twilight (2008), No country for Old Men (2007), Bad Boy Bubby (1993), Pulse (2001), Talk to Me (2022), The Babadook (2014), Memories of a Murder (2003), Monster (2023), Titane (2021), Memento Mori (1999).

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Step right up folks! Grab your tickets and join Video Vestige for another episode as we take a ride through George Romero's 1975 educational film The Amusement Park. Audrey and Diana discuss the films surrealist imagery and haunting commentary on elder abuse and ageism. Sounds fun right?!

Hosts Diana and Audrey leave no room unexplored as they share their thoughts on A24 & Kane Parson's Backrooms. They discuss easter eggs, "Still Life" monsters, characters, biggest likes/dislikes, cinematography, soundtrack, lore and what the film's biggest mysteries could mean for the future of the Backrooms. Thanks for tuning in.

This episode takes a brief detour from our George Romero season to explore The Backrooms YouTube web series. As longtime fans of ARG and internet horror, Diana and Audrey examine the liminal space aesthetics and found-footage elements in Kane Parsons’ series in anticipation of the upcoming A24-produced 2026 film. They discuss the origins of liminal spaces online, provide a lore recap covering the ASYNC corporation and the nature of the Complex and break down the promotional campaign along with theories about the film adaptation. Join us as we prepare to enter The Backrooms.