Uncork’d Entertainment to Release George A. Romero’s Resident Evil, an Investigative Documentary on Horror's Lost Vision
In a move that will thrill horror aficionados and cinema historians alike, Uncork’d Entertainment has announced the digital and On Demand release of George A. Romero’s Resident Evil, set for January 7, 2025. Directed by Brandon Salisbury, this documentary delves deep into one of the most intriguing unmade films in Hollywood history. The genesis of this story dates back to 1998, when Constantin Film sought to adapt the iconic horror video game Resident Evil for the big screen. The project’s allure was further heightened by the involvement of George A. Romero, the visionary director credited with redefining the zombie genre through classics like Night of the Living Dead. Despite the promising collaboration between these two giants of horror, Romero's adaptation never saw the light of day, leaving a tantalizing question mark over what could have been. Salisbury expressed his reverence for Romero’s legacy in an exclusive statement: “George Romero gave birth to modern horror, the modern...