I’m Tired Of Acting Like The Old Resident Evil Movies Aren’t Good

Director Zach Cregger has brought a new vision to the Resident Evil franchise with his latest film adaptation. Rather than creating a direct adaptation of the games, Cregger crafted an original story following Bryan Hodukavich, an ordinary medical courier tasked with delivering sensitive supplies to Raccoon City General Hospital. As Bryan navigates through a deadly zombie apocalypse, the film takes an unexpected turn when the protagonist fails to survive, dying before he can reconnect with his pregnant girlfriend or deliver a recorded message of reconciliation he had prepared.

The movie’s conclusion has proven divisive among audiences, with fans debating whether the tragic ending serves as an effective conclusion to the narrative. Despite not following game canon, the film demonstrates Cregger’s deep respect for the franchise—he is a self-proclaimed fan of the series.

In discussing his creative influences, Cregger revealed that his film was structurally inspired by multiple sources. He cited 1917 as a close structural comparison and described the film as “like if Evil Dead 2 and 1917 loved each other very much,” highlighting the continuous shot aesthetic that both his adaptation and 1917 share.

The new Resident Evil movie arrives alongside ongoing discourse about previous film adaptations in the franchise. While earlier Resident Evil movies deviated significantly from game source material, they have found appreciation as enjoyable Y2K-era action films influenced by Hong Kong cinema, suggesting that commercial adaptations don’t necessarily require strict source fidelity to entertain audiences.

I’m Tired Of Acting Like The Old Resident Evil Movies Aren’t Good

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