Brandon Salisbury's documentary, "George Romero's Resident Evil," highlights Romero's early involvement with the Resident Evil franchise and his unproduced film adaptation. Romero's influence is evident in the original games, stemming from his iconic films like Night of the Living Dead. The documentary recounts anecdotes, such as Romero directing a Japanese commercial in unusual attire and his ambitious plans for the film, which included unique character dynamics. Ultimately, disagreements with producer Bernd Eichinger over violence and gore led to Romero's removal from the project, leaving a significant but unrealized mark on video game adaptations.
Romero's vision for Resident Evil ultimately fell apart due to a massive disagreement with producer Bernd Eichinger over the level of gore and violence in the script.
Romero was recruited to direct a live-action commercial for Resident Evil 2 that was only meant to be seen in Japan, showcasing his unique style.
The documentary offers an in-depth look at what could have been, providing new insights into Romero's original vision for a Resident Evil film.
Romero's script took liberties with the source material, making the leads, Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine, into lovers while maintaining some of the original story's essence.
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