What a powerfully creepy first look at the new new NEW Resident Evil movie. This time it’s being helmed by writer and director Zach Cregger, who was behind Barbarian and Weapons. Both of those movies were breaths of fresh air in the horror space, and were VERY surprising (read: completely unsettling & messed up) experiences in the theatre. I get the feeling from this so-called “teaser” trailer that there are far more surprises to come.
One of the most interesting things about this new addition to the franchise’s big screen line-up is the ground-up approach they’ve been taking to make something new, but also classic. Cregger didn’t want to retread the same story we’ve seen and played before, nor did he want to get bogged down with the lore surrounding all the established characters. We get it, Leon is a moody badass who is saving himself for Ada. What else?
What they sought to replicate was the experience of a brand new player trying out Resident Evil for the very first time – and that is a powerful draw to the theatre. We’ll have to wait until September to see what is actually in store for us. Will you be watching?
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