Zach Cregger Explains How He Changed the ‘Resident Evil’ Ending in Editing
The filmmaker admits he made one major misstep while filming his horror hit's grand finale – thankfully he was able to fix it The post Zach Cregger Explains How He Changed the ‘Resident Evil’ Ending in Editing appeared first on TheWrap .
In a candid interview, "Resident Evil" director Zach Cregger shared the story behind the iconic and somber ending of the zombie apocalypse horror film. Cregger initially had a different ending in mind, but ultimately chose a more emotionally engaging and satisfying conclusion. The film follows Bryan (Austin Abrams) as he makes his way to the top floor of a hospital to deliver an antidote to a group of scientists, only to discover that he has been infected by the zombie virus.
As Bryan transforms into a murderous creature, he kills the scientists who are desperately trying to save him and their own lives. Cregger revealed that the original ending featured less of Bryan's monstrous transformation and focused more on the destruction of the antidote, which ultimately removed the emotional investment in the hero's fate.
To rectify this, Cregger and his team employed innovative technology to capture Bryan's transformation in a 3D environment, allowing for a more emotionally charged and satisfying ending that held out hope until the very last moment. The final version of the film, which has already grossed $60 million domestically, has been praised for its emotional depth and gripping storytelling.
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