Resident Evil director Zach Cregger discusses film's ending and original vision
Resident Evil director Zach Cregger has revealed details about the film's ending, stating that the more hopeful conclusion was a contingency plan. Cregger's foresight in shooting an alternative ending maintained higher stakes throughout the film, according to Retro Gamer.
Gamespot reports that Cregger addressed criticism of the controversial ending, noting that test screenings led to a revised version where viewers root for the character Bryan's cure, which he felt was more impactful. While Retro Gamer states the original script had Bryan fully succumb to mutation, Gamespot reports the original ending involved Bryan simply going on a killing spree after being bitten.
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Resident Evil Director Reacts To People Who Didn’t Like The Controversial Ending, Says It Was Almost Completely Different
Director Zach Cregger addressed criticism of the controversial ending in the new Resident Evil movie, stating that while he respects differing opinions, the ending was almost completely different. The original ending involved the character Bryan simply going on a killing spree after being bitten, but test screenings led to a revised version where viewers root for his cure, which Cregger felt was more impactful.
Resident Evil director Zach Cregger reveals his original vision for the ending, and why he chose "plan B"
Resident Evil director Zach Cregger revealed that the movie's more hopeful ending was a contingency plan. The original script had the character Bryan fully succumb to mutation, leading to a less ambiguous conclusion. Cregger's foresight in shooting an alternative ending maintained higher stakes throughout the film.
