Summary
- Fans are still eager for news about the next Resident Evil projects that may be coming in 2025.
- George A. Romero’s Resident Evil is a recently released documentary that explores the canceled live-action adaptation by the legendary director.
- The film dives into the compelling history behind Romero’s unreleased Resident Evil film and honors his works and legacy.
Resident Evil fans have been awaiting more word about the latest upcoming projects for the franchise for a while now, with many hoping that the next release is due sometime this year. While 2024 saw a few updates emerge from developer Capcom, overall the news was light. In the vacuum, Resident Evil rumors and leaks continued to crop up, some from credible sources that pointed to various potential remakes as well as possible delays. Among some of the sparse details that the studio did divulge was that Resident Evil 9 has officially started production, with Resident Evil 7 and Revelations director, Koshi Nakanishi, in charge of the next numbered installment.
In light of the lack of other firm information so far, there is another Resident Evil project that, while not directly game-related, does give fans something to chew on in the meantime. George A. Romero’s Resident Evil was recently released on streaming services. This documentary highlights some of the early history of Resident Evil as it rose to prominence, along with focusing on the details behind the director’s vision to adapt the original game into a full-length live-action format that never saw the light of day. As fans gear up for any new announcements in 2025, the film provides some excellent content that delves deep into an RE dream project that never came to be.
George A. Romero’s Resident Evil is available on Digital and On Demand in the USA now, but a worldwide date is still TBA.
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George A. Romero’s Resident Evil Is Well Worth a Watch For Fans
George A. Romero’s Resident Evil Is a Fascinating Look at What Could Have Been
George A. Romero is a legendary creator and a household name for horror fans of all kinds. The director and writer is credited with popularizing the zombie genre, and most are probably familiar with his seminal films like Night of the Living Dead and Dawn of the Dead. Resident Evil as a series was clearly inspired in large part by Romero’s work, and its creators acknowledged the debt it owes to him. This extended to Capcom initially partnering with Romero following the launch and success of the 1996 game to produce a live-action version.
On paper, Romero adapting the original Resident Evil sounded like a no-brainer. The codifier and master of zombie horror putting his talents toward realizing RE on the big screen seemed like a win-win. However, complications arose and the work done was eventually shelved, never to be released to the public until recently. Instead, Paul W.S. Anderson’s adaptations of Resident Evil which spanned six films from 2002 to 2016 have since become the most well-known RE movies. Though these were and often remain divisive among fans and critics, for better or worse, they ended up being the ones that launched the franchise onto the big screen for wider audiences versus Romero’s vision.
The George A. Romero Resident Evil Documentary Honors Both its Subjects
Some may not have known about George A. Romero’s Resident Evil endeavors, and the new film is a boon for RE fans and film buffs alike interested in learning the whole story. The documentary unearths footage, interviews, and more that tell the full extent of what happened with the project and why it was eventually canceled. Alongside the riveting history of what could have been a fantastic movie, but never came to be, it is also a celebration of Romero’s career and impact on the horror genre, as he sadly passed away in 2017.
With many ravenous for what’s in store next in the series, George A. Romero’s Resident Evil offers something to sate fans, at least in some way. It pays tribute to the legacy of one of the greatest horror directors of all time while telling the previously unseen story of his involvement with Resident Evil during its formative era, making for a captivating and worthwhile watch.
