Barbarian director set to release new Resident Evil film

A live-action film version of Resident Evil is set to be written and directed by Zach Cregger, the director of the 2022 cult-hit horror movie Barbarian. This will mark the beginning of a relaunch of the venerable zombie franchise's cinematic presence. Many people rank Resident Evil as one of the greatest horror shows ever made, and with Cregger's exciting new direction, Hollywood is ready to bring the cherished video game franchise back to life. 

When the first game in the Resident Evil series came out in 1996, it marked the beginning of what would become a legendary presence in the history of survival horror. It rose to a legendary reputation in the zombie horror genre and was one of the most-played games of the 1990s. Even though the series has already been adapted for the big screen, Zach Cregger is prepared to bring his horror sensibility to life with a brand-new Resident Evil movie. 

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Fans waiting for Cregger-led Resident Evil project

While the film's plot and chronology are still unknown, current insiders at The Hollywood Reporter have hinted that Zach Cregger's Resident Evil will be closer to the original game content. Fans have already started to express their enthusiasm for a Cregger-led Resident Evil project, with many expressing the hope that the success of the Resident Evil game remakes will persuade the companies bidding on the project to give Cregger a big budget.

Many people are hoping that a new Resident Evil film would appeal to both new and loyal followers of the old series, given the recent success of video game live-action adaptations like Fallout on Amazon Prime and The Last of Us on HBO. Because of Zach Cregger's notoriety, distributors have already taken notice, giving viewers hope. When formal information about Cregger's Resident Evil movie is released, fans will want to keep an eye out.

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