“Because I love the games,” Cregger told ComicBook. “I played all of the games. I played Resident Evil 4 a hundred times ...

Resident Evil reboot director Zach Cregger is a big fan of the video games, but doesn't plan on totally adhering to the established lore.

The director will become one of many filmmakers to deviate from the game's canon, but at least he's a genuine fan.