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The new reboot, "Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City," officially premiered this week, receiving enthusiastic praise from both audiences and critics. Its Rotten Tomatoes scores for both critics and audiences exceed 90%, making it the best-reviewed video game adaptation of all time. But director Zach Cregger isn't slowing down to bask in the accolades, as he already has several new films lined up.
One of these is the Steven Spielberg-backed sci-fi film "The Flood," and in a recent interview with Men's Health, Cregger shared his general vision for the project.
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Cregger described his enthusiasm for "The Flood," stating that the film addresses themes important to him in a very authentic way. He noted its narrative structure is as peculiar as his previous films, "Weapons" and "Barbarian," though without frequent shifts in perspective. Cregger expressed pride in the unique way the plot unfolds, describing it as unsettling but not strictly a horror film, despite containing some horror elements that create a sense of oppression. He admitted to still figuring out how to shoot the film, viewing this uncertainty as a positive. Cregger found it difficult to discuss the story without spoilers but conveyed his excitement for the opportunity to make the movie, having fallen in love with the story in a very special way.
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Cregger characterized the style of "The Flood" as quite similar to "2001: A Space Odyssey." He clarified that he wasn't comparing "The Flood" directly to "2001: A Space Odyssey," acknowledging the latter as a true masterpiece in every respect. However, he pointed out that "2001" possesses an undeniable strangeness and can be considered a horror film, specifically one that depicts humanity in a terrifying way, while also exploring artificial intelligence and posing profound questions. From this perspective, Cregger felt "The Flood" shares some similarities.
While an official synopsis has not yet been released, rumors have previously suggested that the film centers on a deep-space exploration team aboard a vessel named "Spirit of the World." They receive strange, recurring signals from a distant planet. Captain Elena Voss leads the expedition to investigate, only to discover an eerie alien artifact that begins to distort time, reality, and the minds of the crew.
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Cregger also confirmed that "Gladys," the witch prequel film to his actively developing "Weapons," was originally a chapter within the "Weapons" script. He stated that the script is still being developed, with a great first draft completed, but they are continuing to refine it. He described it as a character study film exploring who Gladys was before she became what she is now, and how she transformed. Cregger emphasized that it's not a horror film where she plays a monster, though it does contain such elements; rather, it follows her perspective to understand the story. He revealed that he had written a dedicated chapter for Gladys detailing her background when he wrote "Weapons," but ultimately removed it, believing it was better for audiences not to know too much about her for that film. While that was the right decision for "Weapons," he noted it doesn't mean Gladys's story can't be developed independently, expressing his anticipation. He added that he loves watching Amy Madigan in the role and believes the script provides a very interesting framework for her performance, so he looks forward to seeing the final result.
Cregger had previously disclosed that he would not personally direct or write "Gladys." While the director has yet to be finalized, he has entrusted the screenwriting duties to Zach Shields, co-writer of "Godzilla: King of the Monsters."
via： Men's Health