A closer look at “Resident Evil Director Zach Cregger on $363M Box Office Success, Gamer Backlash, and Why H”, exactly as the source publishes it. Zach Cregger, director of the new Resident Evil movie, says he feels “gratified” rather than vindicated after his film became the highest-grossing entry in the franchise’s history with $363 million globally, despite pre-release backlash from some gamers. Speaking to A Shot, Cregger addressed the criticism that his movie deviated from the games’ storylines and characters, noting that he was “naive” to expect universal approval. He attributed much of the negativity to internet anonymity, saying people rarely apologize or change their minds, so he chooses not to engage and instead focuses on his own creative vision.
9 highest-grossing video game movie ever and also the highest-rated Resident Evil adaptation. Cregger, who was reportedly paid $20 million to write and direct, said the only reason the project made sense was his fandom and an original idea. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.