How The Resident Evil Movie Borrows From RE4 And RE7

Director Zach Cregger discussed his upcoming Resident Evil movie during a Reddit AMA. He revealed that the film's visual language and cinematic approach are heavily inspired by the games' third-person viewpoint. While Cregger appreciates the fantastical elements of titles like Resident Evil 8, he is opting for a more grounded tone for the live-action adaptation. Additionally, the director admitted that there is no chance he would survive if placed within the movie's dangerous world.