Zach Cregger rejects new franchises after Resident Evil
When fans initially scored original concepts with Barbarian and Weapons, some were genuinely surprised when writer and director Zach Cregger stepped into the shoes of the iconic franchise to tackle Resident Evil. This move, however, is less about franchise hopping and more about defining a singular vision.
Cregger has made it clear that while the opportunity to work with the legendary side is a massive draw, it won’t lead him down a path of endless franchise obligations. He firmly stated that he has never been approached by another franchise, and he intends to keep it that way. For Cregger, the goal is to write whatever he wants, without having to manage external data points or satisfy industry demands. He simply wants to satisfy himself.
His enthusiasm for Resident Evil stems from a genuine love for the games and the story he conceived. He views the project as an opportunity to bring his vision to life with a clear conscience, ensuring he is making the movie he wishes existed, rather than something dictated by outside forces.
While Cregger is dedicated to his current project, he remains open to the possibility of exploring other settings. He acknowledged that he can’t help thinking about where the story could go, suggesting that the potential for a return to Raccoon City remains on the table, though the focus is currently on what happens next.
The film, which stars Austin Abrams as Bryan, is already garnering incredibly enthusiastic early reactions. The narrative plunges the audience into a high-stakes scenario: Bryan, a medical courier, is caught in the middle of a biohazard outbreak. What starts as a routine night quickly devolves into a desperate fight for survival as he confronts the terrifying horrors unleashed by the outbreak.
Critics and early viewers are already hailing the cinematic debut. One notable critic found the opening segments absolutely fantastic, describing the film as moody, creepy, atmospheric, and genuinely funny. They lauded Austin Abrams’ performance, noting that he manages to handle both the terror and the humor with total perfection, making the audience instantly root for him.
This reception suggests that the film successfully translates the atmosphere of the source material into a compelling horror experience. It is being positioned as a cinematic proof point: a movie that proves you can create a truly great horror video game movie. Resident Evil is set to hit theaters on September 18.
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