As a cinephile with an affinity for horror and action flicks, I’ve been eagerly following the buzz: it seems that whispers of another adaptation from the Resident Evil video game series have surfaced! According to the latest scoop by Bloody Digusting, this upcoming film is rumored to be a screen adaptation of the prequel game, Resident Evil 0, originally launched on the Nintendo GameCube in 2002.
It’s also worth mentioning that the studio and production company, Screen Gems / Constantin Films, which has been behind the Resident Evil movies, is contractually obligated to produce a new film every five years to maintain the rights for future Resident Evil films. This contractual clause certainly adds fuel to the fire of speculation surrounding another movie release this year.
In 2021, the latest “Resident Evil” movie produced by the company, titled “Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City,” was released. This film generally received negative criticism from critics and had a disappointing performance at the box office, earning $42 million globally against a production budget of $25 million. Considering this, the next “Resident Evil” movie from the production company should ideally be released before the beginning of the new fiscal year. This implies that any other adaptation in the series would need to start filming sooner rather than later.
The upcoming piece of gossip is particularly intriguing, as it reveals that Zach Cregger, renowned for directing the 2022 film “Barbarian,” will reportedly take charge of the movie. This aligns with a report made last year as well. Cregger’s selection as director is both exciting and fitting for the film, considering its chilling theme tied to the gruesome game it’s rumored to be based on. The game in question is “Resident Evil 0,” which centers around S.T.A.R.S member Rebecca Chambers and convict Billy Coen as they uncover the origins of the T-Virus.
‘Resident Evil Zero‘ Could Thrive in the New Era of Video Game Adaptations
Despite the poor reception and financial failure of “Welcome to Raccoon City,” there’s a good possibility that the upcoming “Resident Evil 0” movie will find success in cinemas, considering the growing trend of successful video game adaptations in recent times.
In recent times, productions such as the blockbuster hit “Super Mario Bros. Movie” and the television series version of “The Last of Us” have demonstrated that viewers are eager to watch video game adaptations which manage to maintain fidelity to the original material while still carving out a unique identity for themselves.
Apart from the film adaptation of “Raccoon City,” Resident Evil has also been attempted in other ways recently, such as the Netflix series based on the popular game. This show is set years after the primary events depicted in the video games and unfortunately received negative feedback from both viewers and critics. Now, with a potential adaptation of Resident Evil 0, the studio has an opportunity to make a significant impact in the zombie and video game genres.
The movie “Barbarian” by Director Cregger has demonstrated horror success and showcases his ability to craft a chilling narrative with suitable content. It’s plausible that if given the chance, he could write the script for other adaptations as well. At this point, there’s no official confirmation, but the idea of a film adaptation for the hugely popular “Resident Evil” games that is both high-quality and stays true to its source material has been floated around for quite some time now.
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2025-01-15 23:31