
It may sound like a broken record, but the Resident Evil series is once again being adapted into a movie. Following the release of Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City in 2021, Hollywood is preparing for another attempt with an entirely new vision.
Zach Cregger, famed for his work in the horror genre with Barbarian, is set to write and direct this latest reimagining. This revival aims to distill the essence of the franchise back to its horror roots and align closely with the initial video game storylines.
Despite the series facing substantial criticism over the years, it has proven commercially viable, grossing over a billion dollars at the box office. While reception has been mostly negative, both critics and fans hope for a more favorable outcome from this reboot.
With studios like Netflix and Warner Bros eager to back the project, it’s clear that anticipation and curiosity about this adaptation are high. Will this reboot finally rekindle the Resident Evil franchise’s cinematic glory? Only time will tell, but the bidding battle for Cregger’s vision suggests a keen interest.
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