The classic horror video game is resumed with the perfect director

Zack Kreger, the director of the Barbarian film 2022, is busy these days. He not only produces Busty science fiction/horror movie “Companion” But his new movie “Weapons” is expected to be in cinemas at the end of this year. Now it looks like the demanded filmmaker is starting to resort to the legendary franchise. Namely, “Resident Evil”. Right! Again, all!

According to Hollywood reporterKreger is tied to write and manage a new movie based on the classic Capcom video game series. The story details are still completely secret, but it is said that this new entry will bring “the name to its horror roots and will be more loyal to the original games”. Hollywood foam from this idea. Several studios, including Warner Bros. And Netflix, is currently fighting for the right to project.

Constantine Film, which owns the rights of “Resident Evil”, produces as it is PlayStation Productions launched in 2019 to turn your games in movies and TV shows. As it is worth it, CREGGER'S PRODUCTIONS company has concluded a transaction in Warner Bros./new Line Cinema, so it might seem a logical destination. After all, this will probably depend on who has the deepest pockets and the most advantageous conditions.

Although video game movies have always been popular, this franchise has been a vivid place financially. The Movies “Resident Evil” have collected more than $ 1.2 billion in the box officedated to the original 2002. The series includes seven live films, as well as several animated recordings that mostly came to the video.

For Kreger, this suggests that faith in his capabilities as a filmmaker is growing. “Barbarian” was an unexpected hits that took $ 45 million against just $ 4.5 million. Contrary to wonderful reviews, it ranked him on the map. This is right because he turned out to be an inventive voice in the genre, working with limited resources. For a franchise that has turned its wheels for several years, such a voice is exactly what the doctor ordered.

As my colleague BJ Colandelo pointed out after the release of Welcome to Raccoon City in 2021, It will be a difficult task to please all the fans of “Resident Evil” in today's eraBecause many of them want different things. Netflix live show lasted one season. Until 2017, the “Last Chapter” of the year had a starring film with Mill Jovovich in the lead role. Raccoon City was quite loyal to the games in many ways, but it was not successful. Where are we from here? It is invented by Kreger.

For my money he feels like the perfect guy to put the keys. I've played video games for most of my life, and this is my favorite series. I also consider “Barbara” as my favorite movie 2022. I can only talk about myself, but it seems to be a match created in the sky. With the right studio support, this could be a real treat. Fortunately, it seems that Kreger and producers are strictly controlled here. Fingers crossed.

The new movie “Resident Evil” has not yet been released, but keep track of the news.