A classic horror video game is receiving a restart from the film with the perfect director

Zach Cregger, director of “Barbarian” of 2022, remains occupied these days. Not only is the next science fiction/terror film “Companion” producing, but it is also expected that your new movie “Armas” will reach theaters at the end of this year. Now, it seems that the filmmaker in demand is taking a crack in a legendary franchise. Namely, “evil resident.” That’s how it is! It’s time to restart, again, all!

According The Hollywood ReporterCregger is attached to write and direct a new film based on the classic video game series of Capcom. The details of the plot remain completely secret, but it is said that this new take will bring “the title of its terror roots and will be more faithful to the initial games.” Hollywood is foam in the mouth before the idea. Several studies, including Warner Bros. and Netflix, are currently in a War of Offers for Project Rights.

Constantine Film, which has the “Resident Evil” cinematographic rights, is producing, like PlayStation Productions, which was launched in 2019 to turn its games into movies and television programs. From what is worth, Cregger’s production company has an agreement established in Warner Bros./NNew Line Cinema, so it seems a logical destination. Ultimately, it will probably be reduced to who has the deepest pockets and the most favorable terms.

Although video game films have always been a successful/lady prospect, this franchise has been a brilliant point, anyway financially. The “Resident Evil” films have raised more than $ 1.2 billion at the box office collectively, which date back to the 2002 original. The series includes seven live action movies, as well as several animated tickets that mainly went directly to the video.

For Cregger, he suggests growing faith in his ability as a filmmaker. “Barbaro” was an unexpected blow, receiving $ 45 million against only a budget of $ 4.5 million. Against favorable criticism, he put it on the map. No wonder, since it proved to be an inventive voice in the gender space, working with limited resources. For a franchise that has turned its wheels for several years, a voice like that is just what the doctor ordered.

As my colleague BJ Colangelo pointed out after the launch of “Welclome to Raccoon City” of 2021, it will be a difficult task to please all “Resident Evil” fans in the modern era, since many of them want different things. Netflix’s live action program lasted a single season. The films focused on the action starring Milla Jovovich had really followed their course when the “final chapter” of 2017 came out. “Raccoon City” was quite faithful to the games in many ways, but was not successful. Where are we going from here? That is for Cregger to discover it.

For my money, it feels like the perfect guy to deliver the keys. I have played video games most of my life and this is my favorite series, point. I also tell “Barbarian” as my favorite movie of 2022. I can only speak for myself, but feels like a couple made in heaven. With the appropriate study support, this could be a real pleasure. Fortunately, it seems that Cregger and the producers are firmly in control here. Cross fingers.

The new movie “Resident Evil” does not yet have a release date, but be attentive.