The director of the forthcoming Resident Evil film has said he deliberately “took liberties” with the video-game source material, including adding snow and iPhones. The comments underline that the adaptation will not aim for strict visual or period accuracy, but will reshape elements of the series for the film.

Snow is not a defining feature of the games’ familiar setting, while iPhones introduce technology associated with a more contemporary world. The director presented these choices as intentional creative changes rather than mistakes, suggesting the film will balance recognisable Resident Evil elements with a distinct interpretation.