From SlashFilm · Ben Pearson · · 50s
Resident Evil VFX Breakdown
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie uses 83% visual effects, revealing hidden CGI work.
In brief
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie uses 83% visual effects, revealing hidden CGI work. Zach Cregger's Resident Evil film contains 83% visual effects by runtime, with key identifiers like the Pedestrian's red dress ensuring audience recognition of the monster. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
Resident Evil VFX reveal
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie uses 83% visual effects by runtime.
“83% of this movie by runtime has visual effects in it”
Pedestrian monster details
The Pedestrian's red dress and recognizable shoes ensure audience recognition of the same creature.
“We made the red dress that the Pedestrian's wearing, which is very recognizable”
VFX team's approach
Weta's Kevin Smith explains how visual effects blend seamlessly with the movie's relentless pace.
“It's pedal to the floor, let's f***ing go. You just don't pay any attention to how many visual effects there are”
Pedestrian's evolution
The Pedestrian starts as a shoeless woman before assimilating multiple people into a single creature.
“It started out as a shoeless woman on the side of the road before assimilating multiple people”
VFX impact
Visual effects work remains subtle despite the movie's high visual impact.
“It's so compelling. And honestly, once it kicks off, this movie, you've seen, it's relentless”
The bottom line
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil film contains 83% visual effects by runtime, with key identifiers like the Pedestrian's red dress ensuring audience recognition of the monster.
