George A. Romero's Resident Evil Documentary

[Vincent Dawn Jr]

I think I might be the only person that prefers Romero's segment in TWO EVIL EYES. It's one of his creepiest films.

I'm with you, I prefer the Romero segment as well.

[Scott]

I was excited at the time for the RE2 commercial he did for Japan and I was pissed that Brad Renfro kept it from being aired in the US. Now I look at it and just shrug.

[Matt H.]

I think I might be the only person that prefers Romero's segment in TWO EVIL EYES. It's one of his creepiest films.

[Darcy Parker]

I thought Monkey Shines was pretty damn good, eccentric like all Romero really but I haven't seen it in forever.

I rewatched it a few years back, and it held up to my memory of it. IF you can buy into the concept, it is really just an obsession thriller with some fun camerawork and good performances.

[agent999]

I think that, post Day, Romero's films had pacing problems. I find Monkey Shines, The Dark Half and Bruiser to be various degrees of boring in places. He got his mojo back with Land which whips along nicely, only to lose it with the last two.

[Randy G]

I thought Monkey Shines was pretty damn good, eccentric like all Romero really but I haven't seen it in forever.

[Darcy Parker]

Monkey Shines was sorta good, sorta bad. It had too many silly and romantic comedy moments. I knew who would live and die and how it would end. Bruiser was more interesting to me, but it's been a while since I saw it.

Bruiser is an intriguing theme carried by probably the best cast Romero had for a single film, to the point of making up for a fairly mediocre script.

I think my affection for Monkey Shines is largely due to the movie somehow working better than the premise should have allowed.

[Zaibatan]

Bruiser was more interesting to me, but it's been a while since I saw it.

BRUISER was pretty good until the infamous goth club scene.

[James Reed]

Monkey Shines was sorta good, sorta bad. It had too many silly and romantic comedy moments. I knew who would live and die and how it would end. Bruiser was more interesting to me, but it's been a while since I saw it.

[Darcy Parker]

When do you think Romero lost it? In other words, what do you all think was his last decent film? Day of the Dead, maybe? Anything good after that?

I vaguely recall Monkey Shines and The Dark Half being so-so, but it's been quite awhile since I saw either film. As I've stated before, my absolute favorite of his is the original Creepshow.

Monkey Shines was his last good one, considering the studio tampering that wrecked The Dark Half. Bruiser was decent, but falls short almost as if his heart wasn't even in it and it all goes right to shit from there. I think the ordeal he went through making Day killed his ambition to do anything of a larger scope, and he wasn't as in touch with regular people anymore, so his smaller-scale stuff didn't resonate the way it used to.

I almost had the feeling watching Bruiser that there might be an element of him working through some personal stuff with some of the themes, which is why I consider it as almost good. Monkey Shines works because it didn't need as much veracity due to the sci-fi angles of the story.

[Vincent Dawn Jr]

This is one of those things where the reality would have been such a massive disappointment that the movie not being made was the best outcome.

George had lost his chops by the time he was working on this project, and the script was shit.

When do you think Romero lost it? In other words, what do you all think was his last decent film? Day of the Dead, maybe? Anything good after that?

I vaguely recall Monkey Shines and The Dark Half being so-so, but it's been quite awhile since I saw either film. As I've stated before, my absolute favorite of his is the original Creepshow.

[f.ramses]

So glad someone managed to figure out a way to sell us a George Romero Resident Evil thing after the movie didn't work out! lol

[Darcy Parker]

This is one of those things where the reality would have been such a massive disappointment that the movie not being made was the best outcome.

George had lost his chops by the time he was working on this project, and the script was shit.

[Ian Jane]

Press release!

Experience the "Darkest Day of Horror the World Will Never Know"

George A. Romero’s Resident Evil On Digital and On Demand January 7, 2025

Uncork’d Entertainment is set to release George A. Romero’s Resident Evil, an investigative documentary that dives deep into one of Hollywood’s most intriguing “what could have been” stories. Directed by Brandon Salisbury, this highly anticipated documentary will be available on Digital and On Demand starting January 7, 2025.

In 1998, Constantin Film set out to bring Resident Evil, the legendary horror video game, to the big screen. They enlisted 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, Salisbury’s documentary uncovers the hidden story behind the project that captivated fans and the horror industry alike.

"George 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. I hope fans enjoy this ultimate experience in survival horror."

George A. Romero’s Resident Evil delivers an immersive, stylized experience, weaving together archival footage, newly uncovered documents, and fresh interviews with key personalities. Taking inspiration from documentaries like Jodorowsky's Dune, Salisbury crafts a compelling narrative that revisits the people and the creative vision behind this unproduced adaptation. Through candid interviews with industry insiders, George A. Romero’s Resident Evil brings to light the enduring mystery and the ambitious spirit that could have redefined the franchise’s journey into Hollywood.

“Uncork’d is honored to bring George A. Romero’s Resident Evil to fans who have long awaited the untold story behind this legendary, unmade project,” says Keith Leopard, President of Uncork’d Entertainment. “This documentary pays homage to Romero’s incredible vision and the power of storytelling that transcends what could have been. We’re excited for audiences to finally experience the mystery and legacy of his work in a whole new way.”

[Ian Jane]

Blu-ray release slated for 1/7/25.