A horror fan has shared his reaction to a brand new reboot, tipping Zach Cregger's scariest horror film of 2026 as a must-see – and you won't have long to wait for it13:44, 28 Jul 2026Updated 13:45, 28 Jul 2026A horror fan has shared his excitement for what he's dubbed as potentially the "scariest film of 2026" – and it's coming out in a matter of weeks.‌Movie buff Luke Eccleston – also known as Eccy Reviews on his popular social media platforms – reckons the brand-new Resident Evil film will leave you thoroughly satisfied. If you're someone who enjoys hiding behind your sofa when something scary is on, you're bound to love the chilling adaptation of the survival horror game.‌The franchise has a gripping premise, as it shows ordinary citizens desperately battling to survive terrifying outbreaks of biological weapons and mutant viruses, all engineered by the shadowy pharmaceutical health giant, Umbrella.‌The Resident Evil reboot, which could be the "scariest film of 2026," is helmed by director Zach Cregger, with the screenplay penned by Cregger alongside Shay Hatten. It marks the second reboot of the Resident Evil film franchise, drawing from Capcom's hugely popular Resident Evil video game series.Content cannot be displayed without consentAs Eccy Reviews sat down to watch the trailer and capture his reaction on camera, he became utterly convinced that this film is destined to be something special — delivering precisely the kind of spine-chilling terror that every horror devotee craves.‌At certain moments throughout the trailer, he found himself clasping his hands over his mouth in sheer disbelief — and if the trailer alone provokes that kind of reaction, one can only imagine the horrors that will unfold when it hits UK cinemas on September 17.Eccy Reviews declared it was "so creepy," his eyes growing wide as what appears to be the lead character found herself inside a stranger's home, clutching an old-fashioned telephone, which is never a good sign for any horror film protagonist.A figure was then spotted sprinting towards the house as another phone inside began to ring. The tension was palpable, with Eccy Reviews letting out an uneasy laugh, well aware that things were about to get seriously terrifying.‌If you've got a weak stomach, you might want to look away or duck behind the sofa! Limbs burst out from unexpected places, blood sprayed across the street, all accompanied by the relentless sound of a ringing phone – simultaneously overwhelming and deeply unsettling."I am so ready, I cannot wait for this film," Eccy Reviews declared at the trailer's conclusion.Article continues belowIt seems that many are in agreement – as a video of the trailer has garnered more than 2.6 million views in just two days. Plenty of film fans have left their thoughts in the comments section too.One wrote: "You know, I think this will genuinely be pretty good. Zach is taking a risk, telling a story that doesn't centre on our typical Resident Evil heroes like Leon & Claire, but honestly, I'm glad we are not seeing them."Another said: "Now this is Resident Evil. I’m super excited and have been a defender of this movie ever since it was announced." And a third added: "I'll give it a go, about time we got a trailer that actually seems interesting and tense."