Popping this 4K Blu-ray into my player felt like reuniting with an old friend—one who still knows how to make me jump out of my seat. The Hive’s eerie corridors have never looked sharper, and the crimson glow of the emergency lights? Absolutely haunting in HDR.

Watching Alice wake up confused and vulnerable in that mansion, only to morph into a total badass, never gets old. The laser hallway scene? Even after 20 years, my fingers dig into the couch cushions. The upgrade isn’t just visual—the DTS-HD audio makes every zombie groan and shotgun blast feel like it’s happening in my living room.

Sure, some CGI hasn’t aged gracefully (looking at you, zombie dogs), but there’s charm in those rough edges. The commentary track is chaotic fun—imagine four tipsy friends arguing over behind-the-scenes trivia while Michelle Rodriguez nerds out about game lore.

Pro tip: Watch this late at night with all lights off. When that licker creature scuttles across the ceiling in 4K clarity, you’ll understand why this remains the gold standard for video game adaptations. Just maybe keep a pillow handy for the jump scares.