Zach Cregger explains which two movies inspired his Resident Evil film: 'Like if those movies loved each other very much'
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Zach Cregger
"1917. But like it's completely different in tone. But that is structurally maybe the closest.
It's like if Evil Dead 2 and 1917 were it's parents, but that doesn't feel right. Like if those movies loved each other very much." (via Rotten Tomatoes).
Elie Gould
Yeah, I totally see that. The link to 1917 hadn't even crossed my mind while I was sat stress-eating popcorn watching Cregger's Resident Evil film over the weekend, but it is probably the closest comparison to another film due to the fact that 1917 and Resident Evil both give the vibes of one continuous shot.
Not to beat a dead horse, but I have to stress just how cool it was to watch the film unfold as if it were one long questline that progresses exactly like it would if it were in a game. Getting to see Bryan's little slice of Resident Evil was an absolute treat.
#ResidentEvil director Zach Cregger shares he pulled inspiration from '1917' and 'Evil Dead II' for the new horror film. #FantasticFest pic.twitter.com/nsA2RrR2V5September 20, 2026
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Elie is a news writer with an unhealthy love of horror games—even though their greatest fear is being chased. When they're not screaming or hiding, there's a good chance you'll find them testing their metal in metroidvanias or just admiring their Pokemon TCG collection. Elie has previously worked at TechRadar Gaming as a staff writer and studied at JOMEC in International Journalism and Documentaries – spending their free time filming short docs about Smash Bros. or any indie game that crossed their path.
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