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The newly rebooted "Resident Evil: Outbreak Night" officially premiered this week, receiving enthusiastic praise from both audiences and critics. The film reportedly averaged over 90% with both critics and audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the best-reviewed video game adaptation of all time. However, director Zach Cregger has no time to rest on his laurels, with several new projects already lined up.
Among these is the sci-fi film "The Flood," executive produced by Steven Spielberg and slated for an August 11, 2028 release. In a recent interview with Men's Health, Cregger shared his general vision for "The Flood."
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Cregger described, "Man, I love the story of 'The Flood' so much. It tells some things that are really important to me in a very real way. Its narrative structure is as peculiar as my previous films, 'Barbarian' and 'Weapons,' just without the frequent shifts in perspective. The way the plot unfolds is very special, and I’m very proud of it. It’s unsettling, but it’s not exactly a Horror film, although it does have some Horror elements that give me a sense of dread. I’m not entirely sure how to shoot this film yet, but I think that’s a good thing. It’s hard to talk about the story itself without giving spoilers, but I’m excited for the opportunity to make this movie. I fell in love with this story in a very unique way."
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Cregger likened the style of "The Flood" to "2001: A Space Odyssey," stating, "I’m not comparing 'The Flood' to '2001: A Space Odyssey,' because I think '2001: A Space Odyssey' is truly a masterpiece in every respect, but that film does have an undeniable strangeness, and it’s also a Horror film. '2001: A Space Odyssey' portrays humanity in a very unsettling, thrilling way, and of course, it explores artificial intelligence while also posing many profound questions. I feel that from this perspective, 'The Flood' shares some similarities."
While an official synopsis has not yet been released, rumors previously suggested that the film's protagonists are a deep-space exploration team aboard a vessel named "Spirit of the World," receiving eerie, repetitive signals from a distant planet. Captain Elena Voss leads the expedition to investigate, only to unexpectedly discover a bizarre alien artifact that begins to distort time, reality, and the minds of the crew.
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Cregger also confirmed that the "Barbarian" prequel film "Gladys," which he is actively developing, was indeed originally a chapter in the "Barbarian" script. "The script is still being written; the first draft is complete and fantastic, but we’re still refining it. It’s a character study. It explores: 'What kind of person was Gladys before she became who she is now? And how did she become that way?' So, it’s not a Horror film where she plays the monster — although it does contain elements of that — it’s more about following her perspective to understand the story. When I wrote 'Barbarian,' I specifically wrote a chapter for Gladys, detailing her background, but I ultimately removed it from 'Barbarian' because I felt it was best not to let the audience know too much about her. That was the right decision for 'Barbarian,' but it doesn’t mean Gladys’s story can’t be developed independently, and I’m really looking forward to it. I love watching Amy Madigan play this role, and I think this script creates a very interesting performance framework for her, so we’ll have to wait and see what the final result is."
Cregger previously revealed that he will not personally direct or write "Gladys." The director has not yet been decided, but he has entrusted the screenwriting duties to Zach Shields, co-writer of "Godzilla: King of the Monsters."
via： Men's Health