Zach Cregger, director of the forthcoming Resident Evil film adaptation, has singled out a terrifying moment from the game’s latest installment, Resident Evil Village, as the most frightening sequence he has ever encountered in any video game.
With the Resident Evil franchise celebrating over thirty years, including nine main titles and countless spin-offs, Capcom continues to maintain its cultural relevance despite past setbacks in adapting the series for film and television. This year, anticipation builds around Cregger’s new movie, which promises to bring fresh energy to the beloved horror saga.
The Scariest Moment in Resident Evil Village
When asked by ComicBook about which video game outside of Resident Evil had frightened him the most, Cregger quickly returned to the franchise he’s set to bring to the big screen. He pinpointed a chilling scene in the House Beneviento segment of Resident Evil 8 as the pinnacle of video game horror.
“I think Resident Evil 8 has the scariest sequence of any video game I’ve ever played,” Cregger remarked. “So I mean I have to kind of kneel before the… what am I saying? Kneel before the king, but I just think the Resident Evil franchise is the scariest.”
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Indeed, Cregger’s appreciation for the franchise’s horror elements runs deep, as he has personally experienced the tension and fear that the game instills, particularly through the immersive and unsettling atmosphere of the House Beneviento chapter.