They use iconography and characters, but they barely resemble horror movies at all.
George A. Romero was initially hired to write and direct the firstResident Evilmovie before dropping out over creative differences.
The Jovovich era also tended to reuse the same creatures (the Lickers, the Cerberus, etc.
“Resident Evil” is a survival horror franchise that originated as a video game series before expanding into films, animated movies, TV shows, comics, and novels. The franchise focuses on the outbreak of a deadly virus developed by the Umbrella Corporation, leading to a global apocalypse filled with zombies and other mutated creatures. Known for its tense atmosphere, intricate puzzles, and engaging storylines, “Resident Evil” has become one of the most successful and influential franchises in both gaming and horror entertainment.
Concept art was drawn up for creatures like the Hunters, mutant shark Neptune, and Mr. X himself.
Given how overstuffed the reboot’s narrative ended up, there wasn’t much room for Mr. X anyway.
Mr. X would be a terrifying monster in a film reboot, too.
His appearance in theResident Evil 2remake increased his popularity.
