Resident Evil leaves the door open for more traditional, game-centric sequels
The door is open for more viruses: Zach Cregger's singular Resident Evil series reboot isn't quarantined by its downer ending.
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil reboot, far from adhering to the game's lore, aims to offer a unique take on the franchise. By focusing on the journey of medical courier Bryan, a role typically unheroic, Cregger's film serves as a sideways companion to the first three Resident Evil games. The movie follows a traditional structure, moving through various horror settings, including subterranean layers and a pristine white lab, before culminating in a final battle.
Bryan, unlike typical Resident Evil heroes, is a survivor who, in his final moments, transforms into a monstrous beast. The film ends with Bryan surviving, leaving the door open for potential future sequels. Despite its departure from the game's narrative, Cregger's film still respects the wider Resident Evil universe, suggesting that other stories could unfold in Raccoon City.
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