Cregger On "Resident Evil" Criticism, "Gladys" Plans
Cregger said the scene used practical detonations and VFX, with 150-pound stunt bodies dropped from six stories, to create a tangible survival-horror sequence.
- At San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday, filmmaker Zach Cregger detailed a complex practical stunt for his upcoming Resident Evil movie involving 150-pound human sacks filled with liquid blood dropped near protagonist Bryan.
- Cregger explained he prioritized creating a survival horror experience rather than adapting a specific game title, utilizing unique third-person camera work to mirror the video games' atmosphere and tone.
- Some fans criticized the film's inclusion of smartphones and snow, which conflict with Resident Evil 2's 1990s setting. The departures from source material raised concerns about faithfulness to the franchise.
- Responding to criticism, Cregger clarified his film is set in 2026, not the 1990s, and noted he intentionally took creative liberties to achieve the visual aesthetic he desired.
- Scheduled for release on September 18, the 95-minute Resident Evil arrives as Cregger confirmed the script for his Weapons prequel Gladys is currently in progress.
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Austin Abrams learned firsthand that going the extra mile for a movie can have consequences. While filming the upcoming film Resident Evil, Abrams, 29, had a near-death experience, according to director Zach Cregger, when a “body-sized blood bag” almost took him out. “It’s in the trailer momentarily, but [Austin is] running down the street, and […]
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Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Zach Cregger, the ‘Resident Evil’ director, shared an incident from the set. He said Austin Abrams nearly died while filming one of the crucial scenes. The director recalled the frightening moment that happened while the crew was filming practical effects. Austin Abrams came within inches of disaster on the Resident Evil set Resident Evil, the upcoming survival horror film, was as scary on the set as it repo…
Cregger On "Resident Evil" Criticism, "Gladys" Plans
Following the recent full trailer’s release, filmmaker Zach Cregger has spoken about the criticism over his upcoming film adaptation of the “Resident Evil” franchise. Unfortunately, the comments made both at Collider’s Directors on Directing panel at San Diego Comic-Con and at the Resident Evil x Discord Fan Event on Thursday only seem to have prolonged arguments over the film, with the negativity tied to its perceived lack of faithfulness to it…
Zach Cregger Is Really Excited for His ‘Crazy’ Aunt Gladys Movie
Amy Madigan won an Oscar for playing Gladys for a reason. She's phenomenal in the role, even with limited screen time. The character was also crafted in a really stunning way. Her reveal was shocking, her powers are terrifying and... Read more...
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