How Zach Cregger Powered ‘Resident Evil’ to Box Office Records
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Zach Cregger has become a household name after his video game adaptation "Resident Evil" opened to $60 million this weekend, the highest opening in the franchise's eight-film history. Despite a $75 million budget, the film is on track to be more profitable against its opening. Cregger's film is largely devoid of mythology and focuses on a straight survival journey, making the experience enjoyable and terrifying.
Cregger, who pitched the project on a whim, crafted a popcorn movie that has garnered rave reviews and positive word of mouth. The success of "Resident Evil" demonstrates the power of trusting a talented filmmaker to put their own spin on an IP. Cregger's next project is an original sci-fi film, "The Flood," and he is keen on sticking to original material going forward.
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