Get ready for a fresh take on survival horror! The upcoming Resident Evil movie, directed by Zach Cregger, is set to incorporate first-person perspectives, directly referencing the iconic gameplay of the original games. Newly released footage offers a tantalizing glimpse into how Cregger plans to honor the franchise’s roots.
A Blast from the Past: First-Person Action
A recent video featuring Cregger discussing his vision for the film includes several brief but impactful shots taken directly from a first-person viewpoint. We see the familiar sight of a shotgun and pistol held in front of the camera, instantly evoking memories of countless hours spent battling hordes of undead. In one sequence, Austin Abrams’ character, presumably Bryan, stealthily navigates a house with a double-barrelled shotgun at the ready. Another shot places us behind the hands of what is likely Bryan again, holding a pistol as a zombie woman lunges towards him and the camera.
“For the love of the game,” Cregger seems to say through these visual nods. The film, directed by the mind behind Weapons and Barbarian, is being filmed for IMAX, promising an immersive cinematic experience. Resident Evil hits theaters on September 18. #ResidentEvil
Cregger elaborates in his commentary, explaining how the movie will mirror the classic Resident Evil games’ approach of starting players with a simple pistol before gradually introducing more powerful weapons like shotguns and machine guns. The footage we’ve seen so far supports this, showing the zombie woman seemingly as the first undead Bryan encounters on the road before he seeks refuge in a nearby house where he discovers a shotgun.
A Nod to Tradition: Umbrella Corp. Returns
Another intriguing detail revealed is a mock-up of a delivery note for Bryan’s medical cargo. This seemingly innocuous piece of paper is deliberately designed to resemble the collectible items players often find in Resident Evil games, offering subtle clues and expanding on the narrative. The kicker? The courier charges are being billed to… “Umbrella Corp.”
“You found Bryan’s delivery details,” the accompanying text reads. This confirms what fans have long suspected: Umbrella Corporation will play a role in this iteration of the Resident Evil story, set concurrently with the zombie outbreak in Raccoon City. However, Cregger has repeatedly emphasized that this film won’t directly cross paths with established characters or retell stories already present in Capcom’s games.
Eagle-eyed fans have also noted that this appears to be an alternate universe take on the Raccoon City zombie outbreak. The setting is a snow-covered city, and it takes place in the modern day, meaning characters use smartphones – a significant departure from the September 1998 timeline of the original Resident Evil games.
The question remains: has Cregger successfully balanced creating an original story with paying homage to the source material that resonates with long-time Resident Evil fans? We’re just weeks away from finding out. Resident Evil arrives in theaters on September 18. Last month, Cregger shared a behind-the-scenes anecdote about how a stunt during filming almost resulted in Austin Abrams being injured.
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