Director comments on fan backlash to Resident Evil movie
Director Zach Cregger says he was 'not prepared' for fan backlash to his Resident Evil movie, defending his approach of honoring the experience of playing the games rather than retelling them. The film, focusing on Bryan, a courier in Raccoon City amid a viral outbreak, is expected to have a strong opening weekend, despite mixed reactions to changes from the games. The Resident Evil series has sold 213 million copies since its 1996 debut."
Key facts
- 01Zach Cregger defends approach of honoring the game experience rather than simply retelling the games.
- 02Film follows Bryan, a courier in Raccoon City during a viral outbreak.
- 03First trailer prompted backlash over missing beloved characters and monsters; reception varies by review.
- 04Reviews cited include NME (3/5), The Jam Report (4/5), and Looper (8/10).
- 05The franchise has sold 213 million copies since 1996, and the movie is tracking for a strong opening weekend.
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