‘Resident Evil movies? I’ve never seen one’: Weapons director Zach Cregger on resurrecting the beloved zombie franchise
Raised on punk, alt-comedy and the church, Cregger’s Lynchian approach to horror is anything but typical. After two wildly original hits, his pivot to a 30-year-old video game has caused a storm among protective fans
TL;DR
- Zach Cregger, director of successful horror films 'Barbarian' and 'Weapons,' has helmed a new 'Resident Evil' movie.
- Cregger claims he has never seen any previous 'Resident Evil' films, focusing instead on creating an original story within the franchise's framework.
- His previous films tackled sensitive subjects like sexual assault and school shootings with unpredictable narratives.
- The new 'Resident Evil' film aims to replicate the experience of playing the video game for the audience, focusing on a medical courier's survival during a zombie outbreak.
- Cregger's background in comedy is seen as influential in his approach to horror, emphasizing surprise and interruption.
- The director describes his creative process as channeling inspiration, comparing it to catching a 'big fish' or being a conduit for art.
- Despite the controversy, Cregger believes his 'Resident Evil' movie is an original story and will be undeniable to those who watch it.