Resident Evil Director Was In Horrible Pain Making The Movie
Director Zach Cregger faced significant health challenges during the production of the Resident Evil film. He revealed to The Hollywood Reporter that he battled pneumonia during the first half of filming, followed by Campylobacter jejuni—a bacterial infection causing severe diarrhea—during the second half of production. This consecutive health crisis tested his endurance while directing a major studio picture based on a beloved video game franchise with substantial creative and commercial expectations.
Cregger described the experience as overwhelming, noting that he was “very, very ill for the whole production” and that “everything felt so barely in control because my body was failing me.” Despite these personal hardships, the director credited his talented department leads for their crucial support and contributions, allowing him to maintain production continuity despite severe health complications.
The filmmaker’s candid revelation highlights the physical and mental toll of large-scale film production, particularly when working on major intellectual properties where fan expectations and studio pressure are high.