Destructoid writer argues that Zach Cregger, director of the upcoming Resident Evil film, deserves the benefit of the doubt from fans despite a backlash over creative liberties taken with the franchise. The piece comes as Cregger has faced criticism online for departing from established game lore, prompting him to publicly apologise multiple times during press interviews ahead of the film's release, which the author suggests is an unfair position for a filmmaker with a strong track record to be placed in.

The article highlights fan complaints about anachronisms, such as a smartphone appearing in a story seemingly set during the 1998 Raccoon City outbreak, and disappointment that the film does not feature established characters like Leon S. Kennedy. Cregger, known for horror films Barbarian and Weapons, has defended the project in interviews with Men's Journal and IGN as a genuine, love-driven take on Resident Evil rather than a cash grab, and the film is due for release on 18 September.