‘The Walking Dead’ Star’s Resident Evil Fan Film Sets a Surprising Record
Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil film has achieved critical success and broken box office records for the franchise, but it’s been outpaced in IMDb ratings by an unexpected competitor: a fan-made short film. Biohazard, created by Chandler Riggs (best known for playing Carl Grimes in The Walking Dead), has earned an 8.3 out of 10 rating on IMDb, surpassing Cregger’s official adaptation, which currently sits at 7.6. Riggs’ passion project drew inspiration from Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, leveraging the actor’s fan credibility within the zombie genre to create a project that resonated strongly with audiences.
The achievement highlights the growing prominence of fan-created content in entertainment discourse and demonstrates that substantial budgets and studio backing don’t guarantee superior critical reception. Despite the franchise’s long history of adaptations across film and television, this relatively modest fan effort has managed to rank higher than a major theatrical release, underscoring both the Resident Evil franchise’s enduring appeal and audiences’ appreciation for passion-driven storytelling.