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George A. Romero's Resident Evil

Critics point to the film as an embarrassingexample of greed, but the truth wasthat...

Critics point to the film as an embarrassing
example of greed, but the truth was
that Constantin Films stood to lose on their
initial investment, an investment that later paid
off when 20th Century Fox produced their own
"Fantastic Four" film and paid Constantin
as part of the deal

Full Transcript

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Critics point to the film
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as an embarrassing example of greed,
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but the truth was that Constantin Films
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stood to lose on their initial investment,
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an investment that later paid off when 20th Century Fox
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produced their own "Fantastic Four" film
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and paid Constantin as part of the deal.
Duration
21 seconds
Views
55
Timestamp in Movie
00:35:00
Uploaded
Apr 01, 2025
Genres
documentary
Production
Key 13 Films,Point Five Films,Knights Of The Dead

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Movie Summary

A documentary that brings to light the vision that director George A. Romero had for an adaptation of Resident Evil, using newly filmed interviews with those who were there, and unravels the secrets behind why it was never produced.
Alan McElroy delivered his first draft in May, 1997. - George A. Romero's Resident Evil 00:07
Alan McElroy delivered his first draft in May, 1997.
The characters were no longer an elite police unit. - George A. Romero's Resident Evil 00:05
The characters were no longer an elite police unit.
Instead, a ragtag group of military veterans - George A. Romero's Resident Evil 00:09
Instead, a ragtag group of military veterans
Instead, the action took place - George A. Romero's Resident Evil 00:08
Instead, the action took place
As McElroy submitted his first draft, - George A. Romero's Resident Evil 00:12
As McElroy submitted his first draft,
Capcom showcased upcoming titles, - George A. Romero's Resident Evil 00:13
Capcom showcased upcoming titles,
But for Capcom, a sequel to "Resident Evil" - George A. Romero's Resident Evil 00:08
But for Capcom, a sequel to "Resident Evil"
Capcom earned nearly $200 million - George A. Romero's Resident Evil 00:13
Capcom earned nearly $200 million
The original build was scrapped entirely - George A. Romero's Resident Evil 00:11
The original build was scrapped entirely
Now rebuilt from the ground up - George A. Romero's Resident Evil 00:10
Now rebuilt from the ground up
With increased hype surrounding the game, - George A. Romero's Resident Evil 00:16
With increased hype surrounding the game,
There was only one man they had in mind to direct. - George A. Romero's Resident Evil 00:05
There was only one man they had in mind to direct.
- That was kind of a big deal 'cause it was the first time - George A. Romero's Resident Evil 00:09
- That was kind of a big deal 'cause it was the first t...
And so that was big news. It made the cover of "Fangoria." - George A. Romero's Resident Evil 00:14
And so that was big news. It made the cover of "Fangori...
And it's some of the storyboards for this commercial, - George A. Romero's Resident Evil 00:10
And it's some of the storyboards for this commercial,
He himself was not a gamer - George A. Romero's Resident Evil 00:07
He himself was not a gamer
I mean, as a horror nerd, - George A. Romero's Resident Evil 00:07
I mean, as a horror nerd,
I was sent in for a commercial - George A. Romero's Resident Evil 00:08
I was sent in for a commercial
- [Narrator] Not only was legendary director, - George A. Romero's Resident Evil 00:11
- [Narrator] Not only was legendary director,
And George Romero had always skirted the unions. - George A. Romero's Resident Evil 00:05
And George Romero had always skirted the unions.