Cinema History Making Of Doc ‘George Romero’s Resident Evil’ Trailer
by Alex Billington
January 7, 2025
Source: YouTube
“He would not sell his soul just to get a film done.” Dark Star has revealed an official trailer for the horror history documentary film titled George A. Romero’s Resident Evil. This brings to light the vision that director George A. Romero had for an adaptation of Resident Evil, featuring interviews with those who were actually there, and unravels the secrets behind why it was never made. “Romero gave birth to modern horror, the modern zombie, and ultimately Resident Evil,” says Salisbury. “I am honored to bring fans the untold story of his most important unmade project, to celebrate the legacy of the man that inspired me to pursue filmmaking as a career.” An immersive, stylized experience, weaving together archival footage, newly uncovered documents, and fresh interviews. Taking inspiration from documentaries like Jodorowsky’s Dune, Salisbury crafts a compelling narrative that revisits the people and all the creative vision behind this unproduced adaptation. The film brings to light the enduring mystery and the ambitious spirit that could have redefined the franchise’s journey into Hollywood. This one is for all the geeky horror lovers out there.
Official trailer (+ poster) for Brandon Salisbury’s doc George A. Romero’s Resident Evil, via YouTube:
In 1998, Constantin Film set out to bring Resident Evil, the legendary horror video game, to the big screen. They enlisted acclaimed American filmmaker George A. Romero, the visionary director who redefined the zombie genre, to adapt the project. But despite the perfect pairing of horror’s greatest minds, Romero’s vision for Resident Evil was never realized. Now, for the first time, Brandon Salisbury’s documentary uncovers the hidden story behind the project that captivated fans and the horror industry alike. George Romero’s Resident Evil is directed by American indie filmmaker Brandon Salisbury, a former US Marine, making his feature directorial debut with this doc project. It’s produced by Thomas Touhey, Joel Welsh, and Brandon Salisbury. This hasn’t premiered at any festivals or elsewhere, as far as we know. George Romero’s Resident Evil the doc will debut direct-to-VOD starting on January 7th, 2025. It’s available to watch now.
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