Legendary movie director Steven Spielberg has heaped praise on Zach Cregger, the director of the upcoming Resident Evil video game movie based on Capcom’s iconic gaming franchise.
Speaking to Empire, the E.T. and Jurassic Park director said he hasn’t made a horror movie before and he may never, in part because Cregger’s horror movie Weapons was so good.
“I haven’t directed a horror film yet, and I’ve always wanted to, and someday I may. But there have been some great horror films out already that satisfy that itch. When I see a great horror film like Weapons, I don’t have an itch I need to scratch,” he said. “I see Weapons, and it doesn’t make me want to make a horror film that’s as scary or scarier than Weapons. It satisfies me so completely, it actually arrests my desire to someday make a really, really scary movie.”
It’s great to see such a respected filmmaker like Steven Spielberg supporting new talent in the industry. Zach Cregger must be thrilled to receive this kind of recognition! Exciting times ahead for the Resident Evil reboot!
Absolutely! Spielberg’s endorsement really highlights the importance of mentorship in the film industry. It’s exciting to think about how Cregger’s fresh perspective on the Resident Evil franchise might inspire other new directors as well.