Zach Cregger, Director of Weapons, Takes the Helm of the New Resident Evil Film
Zach Cregger, noted for his comedy work, steps into the horror genre as he takes over directing the upcoming Resident Evil movie, aiming to stay true to the iconic video game series.
The pipeline from comedy to horror directing is real. Following in the footsteps of Jordan Peele and Josh Ruben, Zach Cregger is making waves with his upcoming Resident Evil film.
Cregger mentioned in an interview that he’s played countless hours of Resident Evil games during his lifetime and aims to adhere to the vibes of games 2, 3, and 4 when crafting the film’s narrative.
“I’ve never seen a Resident Evil movie… fans of the games are probably going to be stoked.”
(Translation: I haven’t watched any of the Resident Evil movies but I believe fans of the games will be excited about my adaptation.)
Fans of the gaming series are eagerly awaiting what Cregger will bring to the table, particularly given his notable background in comedy.
