Resident Evil movie director says he was not prepared for fan backlash
Summary
Director Zach Cregger made a new Resident Evil movie based on the popular video game series. While critics gave mostly positive reviews, some fans complained online because the film did not focus on familiar characters or monsters from the games.Key Facts
- Zach Cregger is a horror filmmaker who directed the new Resident Evil movie.
- Resident Evil is a famous video game series that started in 1996 and has sold 213 million copies.
- The new movie tells the story of Bryan, a courier caught in a viral outbreak, played by Austin Abrams.
- Fans criticized the movie’s trailer for lacking well-known game characters and creatures.
- Cregger aimed to capture the feeling of playing the game, not just retell the story.
- Critics gave the movie mostly good reviews, praising its adaptation style.
- The film is expected to have a successful opening weekend at the box office.
- This is not the first Resident Evil movie; previous versions had mixed reviews and some cult followings.
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