From SlashFilm · Ben Pearson · · 50s
Resident Evil's Puker Makeover
Resident Evil's VFX team last-minute revamped the Puker creature after test audiences found it too Slimer-like.
In brief
Resident Evil's VFX team last-minute revamped the Puker creature after test audiences found it too Slimer-like. Resident Evil's Puker creature was redesigned to avoid being too comical after test audiences compared it to Ghostbusters' Slimer. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
Resident Evil's Puker Creature
The Puker is a character in Resident Evil who vomits acid to hinder Bryan's hospital ascent.
Puker's Practical Vomit
The VFX team used practical fake puke from a latex suit to create the Puker's vomit effect.
Test Audience Reaction
Test audiences found the Puker too comical and Slimer-like, prompting a last-minute redesign.
Last-Minute Puker Update
The VFX team added face replacements to make the Puker scarier without redoing all shots.
Puker's Final Look
The Puker was redesigned to look less slimy and more monster-like after test audience feedback.
The one thing
Resident Evil's Puker creature was redesigned to avoid being too comical after test audiences compared it to Ghostbusters' Slimer.
