Zach Cregger's upcoming 'Resident Evil' reboot has generated significant excitement among fans, particularly after the release of the teaser trailer. In a recent interview with IGN, Cregger disclosed a subtle easter egg hidden in the trailer that pays homage to the iconic video game series.
The Green Herb Easter Egg
Cregger revealed that a green herb—a staple health item from the games—appears in the trailer. He explained: "There's a plant, screen left, over his right shoulder, you can kind of see it. In the movie, the shot pulls out further and you can see it [better]. I took the green herb from Resident Evil 4, and I replicated the bucket exactly, you can see the bucket there at the very end of that shot with the horizontal copper striping on it and the herb is exact for Resident Evil 4."
The director clarified his choice to include the reference: "Even though this probably lives in the world of [Resident Evil 2], I just wanted to use a little bit of 4 in here just because it's my favorite. And I have some other items from 4 scattered around in this movie that people will notice."
Where to Spot the Easter Egg
The plant appears in a scene where Austin Abrams' character, Bryan, is on a telephone. Viewers can catch a glimpse of the pot in the upper left corner of the frame for a few seconds. The green herb is a direct replica from 'Resident Evil 4,' where similar herbs restore health and energy.
Film Details
Cregger also shared that the film will focus on the first day of the zombie outbreak in Raccoon City. Characters will move from one location to another, mirroring the gameplay of the video games to maintain authenticity.
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