Resident Evil Director Says He Was Unprepared for Fan Backlash
Zach Cregger, director of the new Resident Evil film adaptation, said he did not anticipate the intensity of fan reaction despite positive reviews from critics, according to the BBC.
Zach Cregger, director of a new film adaptation of the video game franchise Resident Evil, has said he was not prepared for the backlash from fans of the series, the BBC reported.
According to the BBC, the film has been well received by critics, but Cregger said the response from long-time fans of the video game caught him off guard.
The BBC report did not detail the specific nature of the fan criticism or provide further comment from Cregger beyond his expression of surprise at the reaction.
Resident Evil is a long-running horror video game franchise that has previously been adapted into several films. Details of the new adaptation's plot, cast and release were not specified in the available report.
The BBC noted that the film's critical reception stands in contrast to the response from segments of the fan community, though further specifics were not provided in the source material.
Sources
- Resident Evil movie director says he was not prepared for fan backlash — BBC Entertainment & Arts
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