'Resident Evil' reportedly sets franchise record with $8.8 million in Thursday previews

Bloody Disgusting reports that Zach Cregger’s 'Resident Evil' set a franchise record with $8.8 million in Thursday previews. On September 18, TheWrap reported a projected $60 million-plus opening, citing a 96% critics’ score and strong early audience reactions. Rolling Stone calls the film the “horror reboot of the year,” praising Cregger’s funny, gory take on the zombie-shooter franchise.