Zach Cregger Explains the Philosophy Behind His ‘Resident Evil’ Movie
Zach Cregger's new Resident Evil movie is not a direct adaptation of the video game series, which has caused some fan disappointment. The film features an original story centered around a medical courier caught in a chaotic night of survival. Cregger aims to capture the essence of dread that defines the franchise, promising a unique take on the beloved series.
- ▪The movie stars Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, and Paul Walter Hauser.
- ▪Sony describes the plot as an all-new story about a medical courier in a race for survival.
- ▪Cregger emphasizes the importance of evoking dread in horror, a key element of the Resident Evil franchise.
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Fans of Resident Evil are already a little upset that the new movie isn’t a specific adaptation of a game. In fact, from the first trailer, director Zach Cregger’s take on Resident Evil almost looks like a different franchise altogether. But when the guy who wrote and directed Barbarian and Weapons puts his name on a major property like this, you have to trust him a little. At least until you see the movie. And now, in a new video, he begins to earn…
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