If you remove the title card from the teaser trailer for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie, it is incredibly easy to mistake it for an original horror property. The footage lacks the heavy-handed cues that fans typically associate with the survival horror genre.
Missing Elements in the Resident Evil movie Teaser
The teaser is noticeably devoid of the series' most recognizable hallmarks. There is no sign of:
- RPD Station
- Nemesis
- Albert Wesker
Aside from a single green herb tucked away in the background, the footage feels disconnected from the established lore. This has led to immediate complaints from fans who feel this Resident Evil movie lacks an overt connection to the adventures of Chris Redfield and Leon Kennedy.
Why Deviating From Tradition Can Work
However, those criticizing the film's aesthetic may be forgetting that the franchise has a history of experimentation. Some of the most popular titles in the series have occupied this exact territory before.
Many argue that the Resident Evil movie concept could succeed because the games are at their best when they stray from their own familiar trappings. Moving away from established tropes can often breathe new life into a long-running series.
