After Resident Evil Requiem's massive success, director Z...

What’s Happening

Real talk: Resident Evil has been reaching new heights in popularity thanks to Resident Evil Requiem’s massive success just in time for its 30th anniversary, but it all could end badly (again) if the next live-action movie effort is a disappointment.

Read more Home News Resident Evil Requiem After Resident Evil Requiem’s massive success, director Zach Cregger jokes the fandom may crucify him if his movie reboot fails to crack the Resi code Fan sentiment. Image credit: Capcom News by Fran Ruiz Contributor Follow Resident Evil Resident Evil has been reaching new heights in popularity thanks to Resident Evil Requiem ‘s massive success just in time for its 30th anniversary , but it all could end badly (again) if the next live-action movie effort is a disappointment. (plot twist fr)

There’s a good reason to be more optimistic this time around: Zach Cregger , the mind behind the highly celebrated Barbarian and Weapons , is directing and has co-written the script.

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With a masterful control over the horror-comedy balance, surely this up-and-coming filmmaker will finally crack the code, right? Well, some the fandom still aren’t sure, especially after the (supposed) leak of a divisive script .

Resident Evil Requiem - Official Launch Trailer Watch on YouTube Cregger just talked to The New York Times for an article on how Hollywood is approaching video game adaptations on the big and small screen following massive hits like The Last of Us , Fallout , and The Super Mario Bros. Stinkers and big commercial flops are still a thing, and it appears movie studios are gradually figuring out staying faithful to the source material (or at least the tone and universe) are key to striking gold.

Why This Matters

The director was quick to point out the fandom will “crucify” him if his attempt (which arrives after 2022’s mid Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City ) also disappoints. Trying to calm everyone down, he admits that, as a gamer himself, he’s also constantly in fear of other adaptations going sideways. “Don’t ruin this for me” is his usual reply whenever a new take on a game he loves is just dropped.

This is the kind of news that gets gamers talking across social media.

The Bottom Line

“Don’t ruin this for me” is his usual reply whenever a new take on a game he loves is just dropped.

What’s your take on this whole situation?