In Toto Ed
In Toto Tales - October 2026
This edition of In Toto Tales is packed with student writing, brain-teasing challenges and a few surprises along the way. From a review of the latest Resident Evil film to a closer look at the Poppy Line steam railway and a mysterious piece of artwork, there’s plenty to get stuck into.
Zack Creggor has been on a winning streak of films that have done extremely well critically and commercially. Critics and audiences have been loving all his recent work. Will he be the best new director of the modern era?
Is this the best film Zack Cregger has done? After the several successful films he has produced in the past, those being Barbarian and Weapons, now Zack Creggor is taking on the burden of making a film adaption of the game Resident Evil. Will this be the first film to do it right?
The film opens with our main character Bryan (Austin Abrams), who is a medical carrier, coming from a late shift and being offered a high-priority delivery to Racoon City Hospital. After that he goes through a series of increasingly shocking events during his attempt to deliver a package, before reaching a predictable ending.
Zack Creggor uses a gamified structure for the film, playing out as if it was done in mini episodes like Resident Evil gameplay, something that a fan of the video game would instantly recognise. The most unique part being the camera work and production that felt like it had passion behind it, with the puppets, practical effects and the first-person point of view shots in the film. However, the final act felt lacklustre and lost the tension that had built up throughout the entire film. Also, the lacking congruity throughout the film with its side characters that they don't represent the actions of people during an apocalypse. This takes you out of the film and loses the immersion that Zack was trying to build.
One of the best things about the film is the leading actor. The main character is relatable to the audience, demonstrated by him bumbling and failing several times but getting up after every attempt for the sake of getting back to his girlfriend.
I think that the curse of bad video game adaptations has been broken and I can't wait for more films to follow in these footsteps. I would recommend it for Resident Evil fans and people who enjoy gory spectacle.
- by Kieran
Maths Challenge
Ron and Eva each make a 3-digit number from these digit cards:
(3 | 6 | 8)
- Ron makes the largest even number possible
- Eva makes the smallest odd number possible
What is the difference between their numbers?
Got the answer? Check in with the Maths Department!
English Challenge
How many words csn you make using the letters in the word above (AUTUMN)?
You can only use each letter once per word!
Got the answer? Check in with the English Department!
The Poppy Line is a steam railway run by many volunteers that keep the line running. The line runs from the Victorian town of Holt to the seaside f Sheringham.
The Poppy Line can be enjoyed by passengers who can ride the steam trains. Visitors can visit the engine shed, where the volunteers do tours around the steam locomotives.
The Poppy Line opened in 1956 to take passengers from Sheringham to Holt, which had a single platform when it was built.
The line was used by holiday makers and locals. It was also used by the military to connect training camps at Weybourne. One of the trains is named after the Royal Norfolk Regiment.
These days the Poppy Lie is popular with the public because they like to take photos and videos of the steam trains.
My dad and his sisters painted this engine!
Passengers can also enjoy a nice roast dinner on the dining train. Most people in the dining train like to wear sensible clothing.
I like the Poppy Line because you can get a membership card that gives you access to vote on the colour of the steam engines. You can also try driving the train and fuelling the fire. I also enjoy filming the steam trains as they leave the station.
You can buy tickets for the Poppy Line at nnrailway.co.uk and tickets are cheaper online. I recommend going on weekdays because it won't be too crowded and the tickets will be cheaper.
Another stonking submission from our resident mystery artist
I draw spirals because I see them is the cryptic message in the middle.
Might there be a deeper meaning to these innocuous loops?
