Resident Evil Director Surprised By Fan Backlash Amid Strong Reviews

The director of the Resident Evil movie stated that he was not prepared for the heavy fan backlash he received. This development comes while the film has been drawing strong reactions across multiple platforms. The movie scored an 8.8 million dollar preview figure, marking a franchise best. It also secured a 91 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Reviewers have praised the project, with some calling it not just the best Resident Evil film so far, but one of the top video game adaptation movies ever made. Other publications have labeled the project as the leading horror reboot of the year. Meanwhile, coverage has also explored the various monsters featured in the film directed by Zach Cregger.