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Resident Evil Leon Actor Comments on the Zach Cregger Movie
Leon actor Nick Apostolides shares comments about the Resident Evil movie reboot and what director Zach Cregger is trying to achieve.
Resident Evil
Released Mar 22, 1996
Rating 78/100
Critic score 79
Perspective Third person
Rated ESRB: M
Developer Capcom Planning Room 2
Publishers Capcom, Virgin Interactive Entertainment
Story
On July 24, 1998, when a series of bizarre murders occur on the outskirts of the Midwestern town of Raccoon City, the Raccoon City Police Department's S.T.A.R.S. team are assigned to investigate. After contact with Bravo Team is lost, Alpha Team is sent to investigate their disappearance. Alpha Team locates Bravo Team's crashed helicopter and land at the site, where they are suddenly attacked by a pack of monstrous dogs, killing one of the team's members. After Alpha Team's helicopter pilot, Brad Vickers, panics and takes off alone, the remaining members of the team (Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine, Albert Wesker and Barry Burton) are forced to seek refuge in a nearby abandoned mansion. It soon becomes very clear that it isn't just any mansion, but a hellish place where the undead walk the corridors and other horrors are lurking in the darkness, waiting to eat some heads.
Resident Evil began as a genre-defining survival horror game in 1996 that blended shooter, puzzle, and adventure mechanics. Three decades later, the franchise remains active across gaming and film.
The recent wave of coverage centers on the theatrical debut of Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie, which has generated significant critical attention and commercial momentum. The film opened to strong preview numbers and critical reception, with reviewers praising its balance of scares and humor alongside its respect for the source material. Meanwhile, the gaming side continues to thrive - Capcom ran a 30th anniversary fan poll to determine the franchise's most beloved characters, while recent entries like Resident Evil Village's Gold Edition and acclaimed PS4/PS5 titles remain heavily discounted. The movie adaptation's success has also sparked broader franchise discussion, including retrospectives ranking the series' eight films and interviews with voice actors from the games reflecting on the cinematic adaptation.
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Acclaimed Resident Evil PS4 & PS5 Game 75% Off on PlayStation Store
One of Capcom’s acclaimed Resident Evil sequels just got a huge discount. The deal offers a 75% discount on both PS4 and PS5 versions of the survival horror game on the PlayStation Store. Resident Evil Village is now available for $9.99 on the PS Store. However, the discount is a…
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Resident Evil Village Gold Edition Is Cheaper Than Ever, And You’re Basically Getting Another Game For Free
The lowest price that Resident Evil Village , with all of its DLC included, has reached is $14.99 on Steam. Considering it’s one of the best horror games in the world, let alone the franchise itself, that’s already a steal. In fact, I’d be recommending it heavily at that price, b…
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Resident Evil Overtakes Sonic 3 As Highest-Rated Gaming Movie Of All Time
Resident Evil fans owe Zach Cregger a big apology.
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Resident Evil Movie Would Upset Fans If It Adapted The Game, Director Says
An original story, or a disappointing adaptation? Judging by the reviews, it's a good thing Cregger went with the former.
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Resident Evil’s Nick Apostolides on Leon Kennedy, His Excitement for the Movie and Meeting Nic Cage
This week on Pause for Thought, we've got Leon Kennedy himself: Nick Apostolides. He talks all about his love for the Resident Evil franchise, what it was like being cast as Leon as well as his thoughts on the upcoming Zach Cregger movie. He gives us the scoop on why he decided t…
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Resident Evil Review: Game Fans Finally Gets Their First Great Horror Movie
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil is scary, funny, and faithful to the elements that have made the video games so beloved over the last three decades.
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The Resident Evil Movie Is Already Breaking Records
The Resident Evil movie from Weapons and Barbarian director Zach Cregger officially releases today, September 18, but like many big movies, it actually debuted the night prior. The movie made $9 million or more in the US for its Thursday previews, according to Deadline , and that…
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Resident Evil (2026) 4K Steelbook Is Up for Preorder
The new Resident Evil movie may have just hit theaters, but it's already up for preorder in a 4K steelbook edition that also includes a Blu-ray and digital copy.
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Capcom reveals the most popular Resident Evil characters
Capcom has revealed the most popular Resident Evil characters as part of a new fan poll. This was a new initiative that the company kicked off back in July to celebrate the series’ 30th anniversary. Fans were able to vote for their favorite characters via the Resident Evil Portal…
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I've watched all the Resident Evil movies, so you don't have to, and here's my ranking from worst to best
There's a new zombie movie in town, so to celebrate, I've ranked all 8 of the Resident Evil movies from worst to best
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Resident Evil Movie's Ending Isn't Going Down Well
Despite glowing reviews, audiences really aren’t happy about Resident Evil's “disappointing” ending.
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The Resident Evil Movie Understands Video Games Are Ridiculous, and That's Why It's Great
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie understands that video games are ridiculous, and that's why it's great.
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Will Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Break the Movie Curse?
With the upcoming Resident Evil movie by Zach Cregger, fans have received it with mixed reactions, in big part due to the history of sub-par film adaptations of the 30 year long franchise. Though for a variety of reasons, including creating an original story that captures the ess…
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Resident Evil movie is dividing the fanbase, with debates over the comedy and the ending
Fans are reacting to the Resident Evil movie
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Resident Evil fans have spotted some deep-cut Leon. S Kennedy Easter eggs in the movie
The new movie features several hidden nods to the beloved character
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'Resident Evil' Ending Explained: How Zach Cregger Quietly Sets Up a Sequel
Resident Evil ends with a terrifying transformation, a last-second cure, and a National Guard assault on Raccoon City.
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How to Watch the Resident Evil Movies in Order
Here's how to watch the Resident Evil movies in order, both chronologically and by release date.
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New Resident Evil Movie May Have Found What Long-Running Horror Games Are Missing
The new Resident Evil movie is taking a different approach, and it may reveal what long-running horror games have been missing.
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Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Becomes the Highest Rated Videogame Adaptation Ever
Zach Cregger's newest Resident Evil Adaptation smashes box office records and fan expectations, as the highest-rated video game adaptation of all time
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Resident Evil Review
Review: With a laser focus on putting its hero through the worst night of his life, Resident Evil is a simple and exciting survival horror story that benefits greatly from director Zach Cregger’s sensibilities.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Is Getting 3 More Resident Evil Games With All DLC
Capcom brings the Resident Evil series to Switch 2 in a big way, with some of the most recent games in the series coming to the system.
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Resident Evil Film Is Already A Huge Hit Among Critics With 96% Score
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil adaptation might end up being one of gaming's best, with reviews pointing to a complete home run. Resident Evil Film Is Already A Huge Hit Among Critics With 96% Score is a post from Tech4Gamers - All About Technology And Gaming News