Once upon a time, a George A. Romero Resident Evil movie could have been possible before the franchise ended up in the hands of Paul W.S. Anderson.
Back in 1998, Constantin Film set out to bring Resident Evil, the legendary horror video game, to the big screen. George A. Romero was enlisted to adapt the project but sadly it was never realised.
This documentary uncovers the hidden story behind the project with a whole heap of behind-the-scenes footage, uncovered documents and fresh interviews with key personalities close to George around the time of development.
Fans have pondered for decades what a Resident Evil film would be like had Romero been at the helm and this is the main focus of the documentary which is now available on Digital and On Demand release now.
Synopsis:
Directed by Brandon Salisbury, George A. Romero’s Resident Evil was produced by Key 13 Films in association with Point Five Films. Here’s the synopsis: George A. Romero’s Resident Evil delivers an immersive, stylized experience, weaving together archival footage, newly uncovered documents, and fresh interviews with key personalities.
Taking inspiration from documentaries like Jodorowsky’s Dune, Salisbury crafts a compelling narrative that revisits the people and the creative vision behind this unproduced adaptation.
Through candid interviews with industry insiders, George A. Romero’s Resident Evil brings to light the enduring mystery and the ambitious spirit that could have redefined the franchise’s journey into Hollywood.
You can check out the trailer for the George A. Romero Resident Evil documentary below:
The documentary received some valuable input from Romero’s assistant ason Bareford who was asked to play through Resident Evil so he could watch the gameplay while writing the adaptation.
Salisbury said the following about the documentary:
George Romero gave birth to modern horror, the modern zombie, and ultimately Resident Evil. I am honored to bring fans the untold story of his most important unmade project, to celebrate the legacy of the man that inspired me to pursue filmmaking as a career. I hope fans enjoy this ultimate experience in survival horror.
Keith Leopard, President of distributor Uncork’d Entertainment, had this to say:
Uncork’d is honored to bring George A. Romero’s Resident Evil to fans who have long awaited the untold story behind this legendary, unmade project. This documentary pays homage to Romero’s incredible vision and the power of storytelling that transcends what could have been. We’re excited for audiences to finally experience the mystery and legacy of his work in a whole new way.
Regardless of what did or didn’t happen, there is no denying that there would be no Resident Evil franchise without George’s influence and I look forward to checking out this documentary the second my fingers click publish on this very article.
