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The full trailer for Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil is here, and holy cow I think this one might actually be good
A full trailer has been released for Zach Cregger’s forthcoming Resident Evil film, prompting PC Gamer to suggest the adaptation could be more promising than previous entries in the franchise. The footage appears to position the film as an original take on the series, combining graphic horror with dark humour, which matters because video-game adaptations of Resident Evil have had a mixed reception.
Cregger, director of the horror films Barbarian and Weapons, is leading the project. The article does not describe a strict recreation of the games; instead, it emphasises that the trailer suggests he is bringing his own style to Resident Evil, with a tone that is both frightening and comic.
In short
- Resident Evil’s full trailer suggests a grisly, darkly funny new adaptation.
- Zach Cregger appears to be taking an original approach.
- PC Gamer is cautiously optimistic about the film.
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The case for
Cregger brings proven horror credentials from Barbarian and Weapons, and an original vision is a sound strategy given the Resident Evil franchise's troubled history with adaptations. The trailer's tone of horror blended with dark humour suggests a thoughtfully executed approach, and the positive early reception indicates the strategy is resonating with audiences.
The case against
Whilst the trailer looks promising, the Resident Evil franchise has repeatedly disappointed despite similar early promise and talented leadership. Straying substantially from what made the games distinctive risks alienating the core audience, and horror-comedy hybrids notoriously struggle to maintain both tones successfully, making early optimism difficult to trust.
Explained simply
Resident Evil is a long-running video game franchise centred on zombie outbreaks and biotech conspiracies. The games have been adapted into several films over the years, though these adaptations have generally received mixed reviews from critics and audiences.
Zach Cregger is a horror director known for films including Barbarian and Weapons. He has been chosen to direct the new Resident Evil film, bringing his own creative sensibility to the material rather than adhering closely to the games' stories.
Cregger's work combines graphic horror with dark humour. This approach differs from previous Resident Evil films, and it is significant because earlier adaptations received mixed reviews, suggesting a fresh strategy for the franchise.