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In an exciting development for horror fans, Zach Cregger, known for his work in comedies like "Clerks" and "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle", is set to direct a new Resident Evil movie. Cregger's vision for the film is to capture the tense, survival-horror atmosphere and feeling of dread that the original games are known for.
Unlike previous Resident Evil movies, Cregger's approach leans towards a stripped-down, character-driven story, focusing on a single new character's descent into hell. This departure from established franchise characters or plots is intended to stay true to the game lore and tone, while telling an entirely new story that avoids the shortcomings Cregger perceives in earlier movies.
Comparatively, Cregger's approach shares a similar intent to create intense, focused horror rooted in atmosphere and dread, much like the classic horror-comedy, Evil Dead 2. The new Resident Evil movie aims to immerse viewers in fear and suspense, especially evoking the feeling of facing overwhelming danger with limited resources.
While Cregger does not make a direct comparison to Evil Dead 2, his Resident Evil will obviously differ in story and setting. However, the tone-driven, immersive horror approach somewhat aligns with the cult status of Evil Dead 2 as a successful horror experience blending dread and character focus.
Here's a comparison of the two movies:
| Aspect | Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Movie | Evil Dead 2 | |------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------| | Story focus | New character, original story within Resident Evil lore | Character-driven horror-comedy | | Horror style | Tense, survival-horror, dread-driven atmosphere | Blend of horror, suspense, and dark humor | | Connection to source material| Faithful to game atmosphere and feeling, not previous films | Original sequel with intense horror focus | | Approach to characters | New characters, avoiding legacy ones like Leon Kennedy | Continues Ash’s story with focus on character | | Emphasis | Immersive dread, limited resources, survival tension | Over-the-top, iconic, cult horror tone |
Cregger’s film aims to emulate the kind of immersive dread and tight storytelling found in acclaimed horror like Evil Dead 2, but through the unique lens of the Resident Evil game series’ survival-horror roots rather than previous movie adaptations.
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Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie, with its focus on intense, dread-driven horror, is shaping up to be an exciting addition to the genre. As more details emerge, fans of horror and Resident Evil alike will eagerly await further updates.
[1] Source: https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3786316/zach-creggers-resident-evil-movie-aims-capture-tense-survival-horror-atmosphere-feeling-dread/ [2] Source: https://www.polygon.com/23412288/resident-evil-zach-creggers-movie-evil-dead-2-inspiration [3] Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/resident-evil-zach-creggers-movie-aims-to-capture-the-feeling-of-dread-from-the-original-games
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