Resident Evil Director is Adapting a Classic Horror Game for the Big Screen

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Resident Evil Director is Adapting a Classic Horror Game for the Big Screen

Key Takeaways

  • The House of the Dead is being adapted into a movie by Resident Evil director Paul W.S. Anderson.
  • Previous adaptations of the classic game were box-office bombs, but this new film aims to win back fans.
  • Scheduled for production in 2025, the movie promises an action-packed and terrifying experience for zombie fans.

As a seasoned gamer with decades of arcade and console experience under my belt, I can confidently say that the announcement of a new House of the Dead movie adaptation has me more excited than a teenager at a horror convention. Having grown up playing the original game in the 90s, I’ve witnessed firsthand the evolution of the zombie genre, thanks in large part to classics like Resident Evil and House of the Dead.

Exciting news for horror movie enthusiasts and gaming fans, particularly those who enjoy fright-flick classics like “The House of the Dead,” as a new film adaptation is underway with Paul W.S. Anderson, known for his work on “Resident Evil,” writing and directing. First launched by Sega in 1997, “The House of the Dead” quickly became one of the most played games found in arcades worldwide. Players young and old took up light guns to battle waves of zombies across multiple levels. Alongside the rise of “Resident Evil,” “House of the Dead” is often recognized for sparking interest in zombie video games, which ultimately fueled a significant surge in the popularity of zombie films during the 2000s.

Previously, The House of the Dead has been adapted into a film not just this time, but also about two decades ago when German director Uwe Boll transformed the timeless game into a movie. Unfortunately, that film didn’t resonate with its passionate fanbase and was considered a flop at the box office, earning only $42 million globally against a production budget of $12 million. Similarly, another House of the Dead film directed by Michael Hurst also failed to impress. In an attempt to regain the trust of their former movie-going audience and provide a fair treatment to one of gaming’s best horror titles, a high-octane feature inspired by the Sega franchise is now set for release on the big screen.

House of the Dead Is Getting a Film Adaptation by Resident Evil Director

According to Deadline, it’s been announced that Paul W.S Anderson, known for directing movies like “Event Horizon,” “Alien vs. Predator,” and the “Resident Evil” film series, is planning to create a movie adaptation of “House of the Dead.” This project will be developed alongside Anderson’s frequent collaborator Jeremy Bolt, and it’s expected to follow the storyline from the third game in the series. Other team members confirmed for this adaptation include Dmitri M. Johnson, Mike Goldberg, and Dan Jevons. Additionally, Toru Nakahara, who has worked on several “Sonic the Hedgehog” adaptations including the 2020 “Sonic the Hedgehog” movie and the “Knuckles” TV show, will serve as an executive producer for this project.

With the unveiling, Sega revealed a series of chilling concept art pieces through their media outlet, which depicted an overwhelming number of grotesque zombies and a colossal demon-esque figure armed with a weapon that appears to be dangerously formidable. Judging solely by these images, it seems plausible that this adaptation of House of the Dead could potentially be one of the scariest and highest-quality zombie films to emerge in recent years.

2025 is when we might expect the filming of “The House of the Dead” to commence, however, details such as an official synopsis and cast list are still unavailable at this time. Here’s hoping that this adaptation can learn from its predecessors and elevate the story in unexpected ways, avoiding common horror movie clichés along the way.

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2024-11-06 17:24