Between the success of Resident Evil Requiem and the fact that this year marks the 30th anniversary of the original game, the Resident Evil franchise is going through a surge of attention from both longtime fans and newcomers seeking to understand the hype. Despite the series’ unfortunate lack of luck in the cinematic arena, there’s a strong possibility that reputation could finally change, as a result of a new reboot arriving later this year. After ascending the ranks of contemporary horror royalty with his first two acclaimed films, Barbarian and Weapons, director Zach Cregger is now turning his attention to Raccoon City.
For the most part the story for Cregger’s reboot has been kept tightly under wraps, with the film’s producer offering up the fact that it will be its own interpretation separate from the canon of the games. Unfortunately, however, that air of mystery may have been shattered recently, as the script for the upcoming film has reportedly leaked online and the reaction from the larger Resident Evil fanbase indicates something unexpected and original (for better and worse), with a crucial change that sets it apart from every other film adaptation and game installment.
