ARKLAY: RESIDENT EVIL (Director's Cut) Proof of Concept Short Film

ARKLAY Resident Evil, also known as "Dave," is a proof of concept short film that, if given the green light, would be set within the Resident Evil universe. The Director's Cut includes scenes that were cut from the final version. || SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/ROEsubsc...
Arklay Story Synopsis,
Set within the Arklay Forest on the outskirts of Raccoon City, prior to the outbreak, two detectives arrive on the scene after a call regarding the death of one of the detective's family members. While the two dispute over whether it's a murder or suicide, what they end up discovering is not what they expected.
The Keeper,
We have since announced that we'll be working with the director and producer of Arklay (Shawn Lebert) on a new short film titled, The Keeper. The Keeper will have direct connections to this universe.
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ARKLAY Resident Evil, also known as "Dave," is a proof of concept short film that, if given the green light, would be set within the Resident Evil universe. The Director's Cut includes scenes that were cut from the final version. Arklay Story Synopsis, Set within the Arklay Forest on the outskirts of Raccoon City, prior to the outbreak, two detectives arrive on the scene after a call regarding the death of one of the detective's family members. While the two dispute over whether it's a murder or suicide, what they end up discovering is not what they expected. The Keeper, We have since announced that we'll be working with the director and producer of Arklay on a new short film titled, The Keeper. The Keeper will have direct connections to this universe.

[@kingshadow8782]

Woa

[@kingshadow8782]

Hello JJ

[@FloydStir]

Ahhhhh OK 👍 👌 good stuff

[@X4MaT1T]

Hope to see again this project on netflix i was so Hyped to this series congratulation to all cast and directors it was very close to the re style

[@elizabethlovett4318]

Arklay/Dave looks amazing. And more interesting than the RE movies. There's a hint of actual suspense and possibly conspiracy. I like that it tied in with cases mentioned in the first RE game (or just remake really?) how peculiar cases were occurring on the city outskirts, eventually leading to STARS investigating the mansion. Not sure how this one will play out, but it leaves it open to whether it's corporate or police cover up via mole/assassin (Wesker?) but also the deceased shown could later become the one who is responsible for families being eaten in the city outskirts as part of the "bizarre murders" mentioned in the RE1 remake opening.

[@DioBrando90]

Love how Marvin Branagh makes a cameo. This is how resident evil should be going forward, side stories to allude to the main storyline but separate strorylines entirely.

[@DioBrando90]

The conspiracies surrounding Umbrella we're so vast that we can create endless side stories tying into Umbrella.

[@sparkshot]

Yep. No Capcom.coukd make FUCK LOADS of money by making quality DLCs of Marvin, Ada, Kendo, Wesker, Barry n other characters mission n make it tie in. See every perspective like how Separate Ways does in RE4. If done correctly there is so much potential and if a character dies at some point, say, Enrico in the caves then that's where the mission ends.

[@DioBrando90]

@@sparkshot exactly. Hunk, and even characters from the outbreak series like Kevin or new characters that know those outbreak characters. Just avoid casting the main characters like Leon, Chris, Claire, etc.

[@sparkshot]

@@DioBrando90 - Aye, Capcom only like money a little bit it seems.

[@alexamiridis2317]

This looks far more interesting than the actual Resident evil movies. Great work and I hope this series comes to fruition

[@TheRealSephiroth]

This videos old, the show was shitcanned

[@Metooyou1975]

Yup

[@koukhang5999]

@@TheRealSephiroth what was the show call i want to take a look at it

[@TheMrstarlock]

@@koukhang5999 Dave! It’s a short..

[@TheRealSephiroth]

@@koukhang5999 its literally called *ARKLAY* its supposed to tie in to the re univerae but it got shitcanned

[@legionfalaise7778]

Back here after watching that failure of a Netflix show and movie they put out. The pain is real.

[@Kaijuverseworld]

Me too 😄

[@PerceptionVsReality333]

Yep.

[@rc59191]

Man I hate how we got cheated out of this show. This is how you do a Resident Evil story.

[@RangerAlone]

That's Hollywood for you. If it isn't a woke disaster, you ain't getting it.

[@christianvasquez3937]

Theyre literally making a movie to this

[@TheWalt19]

@@christianvasquez3937 Where? Where is the proof? I couldnt find a source on what you saying

[@rc59191]

@@christianvasquez3937 where you hear that?

[@cummywummiez]

@@christianvasquez3937 they arent

[@GangstaMartinez]

This is actually worthy of being a Resident Evil movie, unlike all Paul Anderson's films combined.

[@JJvsEVIL]

Arklay lives on with The Keeper! This proof of concept, short film is exactly what I wanted in a Resident Evil series. An interesting story about the investigations in the Arklay forest leading up to the Outbreak in Raccoon City. It's well shot, acted and written. It has so much potential. #wewantarklay

[@ouroldhouse3674]

Yeah man I was sad they didn't go with this. Curious about The Keeper though!

[@groundzero4115]

The letter the guy read was dated 2016, that's a decade past the raccoon city Outbreak.

[@user.--.]

​@@groundzero4115No that's 20 years (2 decades) past the racoon city outbreak.

[@simo4108]

This is what we need for a RE movie/series... the atmosphere, the investigation, human stories, the search for clues about an underlying conspiracy and an unsettling portrayal of the infected, a grounded and realistic representation of the tragedy of Raccoon City!

[@dbz4586]

For real. None of this stupid years later bullshit that keeps going back in pieces and it not making any sense or being piss poor writing. Even if this wasn't a 100 percent adaptation, I'd much rather watch this than that piece of garbage Netflix series we got

[@Desetivado]

i dont think thats a good idea

[@GammamotoPatriono1986]

Indeed man!

[@XOFInfantryman]

10 seconds in and it already looks 200x times better than "Wesker Daughters" fanfic

[@JB-Editing]

I absolutely agree with you! What a shame it’s not the Netflix show!

[@X4MaT1T]

Totaly agree With you

[@martmandred9182]

​@@JB-Editing Should have been.

[@MinersLoveGames]

A series based around the events leading up to the Arklay or Raccoon City outbreak would be interesting to see. Little one-shot episodes focusing on the mysterious incidents that foreshadowed the horrors to come. I've thought up a few scenarios in my spare time. A deputy gets a call about an attempted home invasion up in the mountains and he winds up aiding the home-owners with surviving through the night. A hospital worker starts asking too many questions about the hospital she's working at after it falls under the management of Umbrella. A firefighter and his team attempt to respond to emergencies during the fall of Raccoon City, but as the night drags on quickly realize the only lives they can now save are their own. An Umbrella employee finalizes reports and assessments of the outbreak in the final hours before the bombs hit the city. There's a lot that can be done.

[@dr.jimeagleii4108]

Always wondered why nobody ever tapped the early Raccoon City lead up to the outbreak. Even just a game would be fantastic. I know Raccoon city has been done to death, but it was the glory days of Resident evil and a spotlight should be focused in on this goldmine of a time line

[@HAL_-sg1up]

That would be RE outbreak really nice.

[@Gabey28]

I agree. Your ideas give me chills

[@TheWalt19]

Capcom needs to hire you guys. You won me over.

[@teguhhidayat6882]

@minerslovergame i love your concept. and raccon city movie or just the game try to survive...man.. it wont happen...right.. 😔

[@darkstoryedits]

Crazy. The makeup effects on the guy playing the infected is so much better than anything in Resident Evil Welcome To Raccoon City. Great work.

[@I2ocker89]

I remember watching this a few years ago. Still holds up strong. Its a little sad that indie film productions can make more interesting content then 50 million from netflix etc

[@chrish4052]

Because Netflix loves diversity hires.

[@PNWAffliction]

hah its the same with the starwars shorts of late, infinitely better... i could play RE forever and still be hapy.

[@Rheisler1475]

@@PNWAffliction same, I love Resident Evil ever since I played 2 in 98.

[@sparkshot]

Lance Reddick as Black Baldy Wesker and his Teeny Bopper Hoe Bitches. No ta!!! 🤣

[@HyperActiv_TTV]

Screw Netflix, take Arklay to Amazon Prime! they’d love it!

[@lonewulv13]

I felt more suspense and genuine concern for the characters in this 10 minute short film than all of the other RE films combined. I can even look passed the goofy horse faced zombie too.

[@ReplicantDeviancy]

Absolutely incredible. The atmosphere, the cinematography, the subtle soundtrack; everything was brilliant about this. It gave a perfectly Resident Evil vibe that fans could have only dreamed the films would emulate. I desperately hope this becomes a series. Amazing job.

[@ericgarcia7047]

Come on! Brilliant?? That is such an overused word one uses on their positive opinions of a trailer/movie. This wasn’t as good as a lot of you guys are making it to be.

[@travisyee7278]

Yo what? Spam heaven?

[@Fundamentalist9473]

Totally agree 👌

[@BezoRazo]

We are living in the cursed timeline wherein "Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City" gets the green light, and "Arklay" never sees the light of day -_-

[@Reverend_Sashimi]

Arklay didn't check all the correct boxes needed for a, "modern" series. 🙄

[@BezoRazo]

@@Reverend_Sashimi Too true.. 😌

[@OLLG89]

Ill never forgive them for canning this. It has the exact feeling the games had and the movies have always needed. Every time this shows up on my feed I just rage a little.

[@silenthillzombie]

Ten times more effective then "resident evil welcome to raccoon city."

[@facuuaf]

The lighting, the tone, the camera movements, everything looks so much more pleasing than the 2021 film

[@matiasgallardoaraya3842]

10:08 Beautiful detail, Marvin didn't believed in the zombie crap because he never got to see one until the very end.

[@luizgrigollo4817]

Isso sim seria filme de verdade

[@lilo7741]

Beautiful detail makes the short movie feel authentic . This is the best resident evil related content I have seen in filmmaking. Also it is the prequel to the umbrella incident. I have nothing but praise for this performance

[@nicoary3677]

and turn into one of them sadly

[@MinhLe19303]

I don't understand, what did he noticed that make him want to pull out his gun?

[@Manmanolo115]

​@@MinhLe19303there were only two people in the house. Only when he made visual confirmation on those two he (most likely) assumed that the perpetrator was still inside.

[@thomasrose4523]

I'm still mad that we didn't get this, and instead "Wesker's Daughters" and the Anderson atrocities were what we got. I've been wondering how The Keeper has been coming along, I'm excited for that! This month has been good for the fans, Nemesis did a reading of Resident Evil Underworld, ScorePN dropped a new video, Carrier is releasing chapter 1 of his story, Kuki217 dropped another chapter of Code Veronica, and last month did some awesome ASMR or Raccoon City News. Also, GamerThumbTV is doing a new short series called Resident Evil: The Files, and October over on Twitter is making a comic based on the Romero script of the live action RE. I hope everyone is doing well, and that your year so far, and to come, is a good'n!

[@TheWalt19]

The slow but interesting pace, the buildup, etc. is perfect. Whoever directed this is awesome. He knows how to build up a good movie.

[@Foreverheroz]

This short film has more depth, atmosphere, and tension than anything in whole Resident Evil Welcome to Raccoon City film. How is it that in 12 minutes this can be done so effectively? Competent writing of script and characters. Something the film missed all together. By the way, that zombie makeup was stellar for a short film especially. That's how you do it. I think Resident Evil can thrive in a series format as long as there is care given to the project.

[@gg836]

This is what I don't get from RE fanbase as a whole. What is it that you want? A tight adaptation of the story of the videogames with the Chris, Jill, Wesker, Leon, Claire, Ada, etc or you want this?? Welcome to Racoon City was made in response to all the birching that it wasn't like in the videogames and look how that got out.

[@Foreverheroz]

@@gg836 I think you have a valid question and I'll begin by admitting i as of yet haven't watched Netflix's Resident Evil. With that being said, all of the live action films have been mediocre with poorly written original stories while passing as popcorn flicks. I am also including Welcome to Raccoon City while being the closest adaptation is also incredibly incompetent with unrecognizable characters and an overambitious attempt at blending separate stories. The best thing about the film was the set pieces. This last one was just an insult as the director claimed it would be faithful.....Leon and Wesker were not adaptations, they were essentially new characters alongside other new poorly written characters disguised as adaptations. The short film Arklay demonstrated how to adapt the atmosphere, character centralism, and story into a simple form which can easily fit within the games universe. Yes, even if a character may not exist within the game, it is ok to introduce one that makes sense and doesn't bastardize the main characters as supporting one note characters in live action. It's also important to note that Resident Evil has for the most part been about small individual stories tied to the Umbrella corporation. The in game world was never overrun or has reached apocalypse levels which allows for more diverse stories.

[@cobijing]

from the future, there is a full netflix show were the 12 minutes are every episode, and fans dont like it.

[@Foreverheroz]

@@cobijing .....we must've watched two different shows. The writing was horrible and characters unlikeable. The monsters were good though except the zeros.

[@PresidentEvilX]

@@cobijing The Netflix show was absolutely awful.

[@imichilton4983]

This is the way you do a good RE project. Maybe a tv series with multiple seasons like this is the answer so they can explore every game and story while having the time with episodes.

[@yurisiqueira558]

Tbh this is what a resident evil tv show based on games should be like they should just use the places of it and introduce new characters and maybe throw in some references to famous characters of the series that way they don’t have to worry about getting iconic characters right and they can work with new ones , also having normal people dealing with the whole raccoon city and even other stuff that happened that way would make a good way for us to connect with them

[@AbuYousfi]

I am stunned. I finish to watch this an hour ago and I am still here looking my phone not realizing what masterpiece I've just watched. We need more, the world needs it 😭

[@Phaaze86]

Awesome! I remember watching this when it first came out and was upset that it was just a pilot. It has great atmosphere for only a 12 minute short. I can't wait to see where you guys will head with it. Thank you for making this a reality.

[@Naeem_El]

This is all I wanted was something good like this. This is proof that it can be done and done right.

[@flipfloppingwithMike]

Agreed. FAR better than anything Hollywood can turn out. THIS is how it's done.

[@travisyee7278]

This is I all was something wanted like good. This proof this is it that can be done right and done.

[@cobijing]

well, there is a netflix show in this style , rnow, and "fans" dont like it.

[@DrownInLysergic]

The new Netflix RE trailer brought me back to this masterpiece. God I wish these people were given the license and funding to produce the Netflix show. These people clearly respect and love the source material. I wish this wasn't canceled.

[@aliceinmansonland448]

I remember this, it's been on KZbin for a while now. I thought it was the pilot for a Netflix series, but this is as far as they got.

[@ROEnetwork]

Yes, Dave has been on KZbin for a few years now but this is the first premiere of the Director's Cut, which includes scenes that were not included in the final version.

[@sherif956]

@@ROEnetwork ok whn u say "if greenlit it will b set in the RE universe" we talkin canon,or Anderson movies universe or WTRC timeline or Netflix series timeline 😅

[@justinengler409]

This looks absolutely amazing!! I like how Hollywood keeps bombing the idea of RE but the fans can get it so perfect. I really hope this continues this is awesome!!

[@PJthePlayer]

This is already the best Resident Evil film adaptation I've seen. Hugely promising.

[@j-p4194]

Duuuuude This is what I'm talking about!! FINALLY something worthy of the franchise and the Resident Evil name! I can't wait to see the full series, I'd pay money to see this! That zombie was incredible! Keep it up guys!! Also....anyone else suddenly have the urge to watch Law & Order...??

[@xymos7807]

This proof of concept was suppose to have premiered back in 2015 on Netflix...but got shelved.

[@theresidentteacher2438]

I'm half way through and THIS FEELS LEGIT/SERIOUS. Doesn't have a "Corny Feel" at all. DECENT ACTING and NO UNNECESSARY Character Costumes.

[@thetrashhunter_yt700]

We really should have gotten this show instead of the most recent movie

[@keithdoyle2535]

This hits the correct tone, subtle allusions, soundtrack shows promise and fidelity to the source material, almost Nordic noir meets survival horror , this deserves to be made

[@CynicalMusic]

Somewhere in an alternate universe we’re all enjoying this on Netflix picking it up instead.

[@TheOGDennis]

This just proves that if you care about the source material, and the right actors you can make good movies and shows with the resident evil franchise

[@airaarahallris8212]

Easily the best we've gotten in the last two decades for live action films, why can't they just give us this?

[@mattbunag1925]

bro this needs to be a 6 part episode series. Love the cinematography, the set feels so claustrophobic just like how resident evil feels. The music was genuinely haunting, my heart was racing on that zombie reveal. This is is already better than all the resident evil movies, even the new one while also having a non canon plot with connecting details to the canon universe which the original films tried to do and failed miserably

[@Donald_Allan]

It's such a shame that Netflix rejected this concept for a show and decided to partner with Constantin Films who are the same studio that worked with Paul W.S Anderson which gave us those 6 abysmal films.

[@MikeWilsonBarrett]

5 abysmal films. RE2A only good one.

[@Delaecress]

Yea not to mention that the Netflix show we're getting is a successor for the Alice films, one of the producers said so in early development.

[@seregagerassimov4864]

@@MikeWilsonBarrett I'm pretty sure first 3 films are not bad. I would describe them as a "good, pretty good fanfic". The last 3 are just pure crap.

[@clorby22]

I enjoyed the first three, but I think it went very downhill after that

[@seregagerassimov4864]

@@clorby22 yeah, that's ABSOLUTELY true. The last 3 movies of Anderson's universe are so incoherent and contradict themselves it's painful to watch.

[@AlexCavet8]

You nailed every single aspect of the scene. I really hope this project moves forward and gets seen by all RE fans out there. Where do I put money on this??? I just love it!

[@rufftaku275]

I remember this from a few years ago. Its a shame they didn't pick it up. In my mind I envisioned a full show where it follows the cannibal reports in racoon and gradually builds up to STARS going to the spencer mansion.

[@keithprice4711]

I feel like it could kinda be like the Gotham TV show following your premise

[@rufftaku275]

@@keithprice4711 BRUH I originally commented that but then I edited it because my comment was to long lol

[@keithprice4711]

@@rufftaku275 I do think that kind of premise would be very interesting and would appeal to a larger more casual audience too along with us hardcore fans

[@Dreader92]

Amazing! Would love to see more stuff like this made for the RE universe

[@AnonYmous-xw1jn]

I really wanted this to come out back when it first got revealed. Hopefully they will be able to make it

[@justfeltlikeridin4429]

Look more accurate than any of the actual films. Much praise for this short!!!

[@ryusuketakahashi9351]

Can we put a petition for a go fund me for this so they can have production funds for more

[@igodreamer7096]

"Or how a quick succession of small accidents lead up to one of the biggest disasters in gaming history". This short have such good potential, I really hope someday we can be able to see something from this quality, as a finished product on the future. Also, good to hear your guys are working in a short ourselves. All I can say is good luck and GO GO GO ROE SQUAD! hahahahahhahaahhaha

[@1ib]

That was soooo good. Felt like the entire story could start & finish in that house. Super engaging

[@giuseppejoseph8890]

This was the perfect setup to show how things played out leading up to the Raccoon City incident. I remember seeing this a few years ago and I still can't believe that it didn't get off the ground.

[@willie12321]

I saw this a few years back and shared it like crazy! Was so upset to discover that Netflix turned this down. I wonder if we will ever get a faithful live adaptation of the Resident Evil franchise.

[@willhuey4462]

you can tell hes turning into zombie the early symptoms coughing.

[@ZeusWeus]

I remember seeing this ages ago, miles better than just trying to adapt the games into movies.

[@irememberjeepz]

That was brilliant. Love the MO Disk popped in. I so hope this becomes an HBO series.

[@sergiosilva3247]

Yehaaaaaa !! finally something decent... infinite thanks to the creators and actors... please rescue the franchise from the decadence to which the movies have taken it... with this short short renew my hopes and I know that many hopes in see something decent on the screen that represents what resident evil really is.... a thousand and a thousand thanks 👏👏👏👏👏

[@FalcoMerc]

It's been a while since this pilot was released a couple years maybe so don't get your hopes up it's probably it's been already been cancelled before.

[@greggreg3057]

This looks excellent. One of the creepiest things I’ve seen in a long time and feels like a resident evil show. Why can’t this become a thing?

[@M.sami12]

I love this. Trying to be authentic while not messing with the original story.

[@ichsandevandra]

That zombie looks way more scary than the entire zombie from the holywood movie, good job.

[@theflatliners5783]

I'm writing a short series on George Trevor and his family's tragic end. THIS is what I love seeing. More and more short stories on RE. This is FANTASTIC, and I really hope this story achieves actuality!!!

[@CodeXCDM]

I remember this... Honestly shows an RE tale can be made without having to use the game cast or force the plots from the games into a film. Course the acting here really helps.

[@98DemonZ28]

This is absolutely amazing. We needs this to be funded and im down to help support with crowd funding.

[@heroinpenguin666]

This is better than anything hollywood has put out surrounding RE.

[@bambang889]

If you can’t find the right cast for Leon and Jill, this is how you should make the live action movie. Naturally there are hundreds of stories from the civilians related to the incident that we the fans would want to know. Just like RE Outbreak, no main characters but I enjoyed playing it so much as it still gave RE vibe.

[@mfven923]

I saw this year's ago and always was disappointed that it didn't move forward. What a great way to show new characters, cameo known ones and tell different and interesting stories.

[@beatlemax7642]

What a pleasure to see them do really good things like these!!! Far and away, these 12 minutes are way better than Welcome to Raccoon City. I hope it becomes a series 👌👍👏💪

[@TheHalloweenSpirit]

Sadly this was made years ago... Is a canceled concept

[@DawnPatrol21]

This looks really good and puts Welcome to Raccoon City to shame. I hope its expanded on.

[@BUckENbooz]

I shown this to my parents, and my mom and dad are like Wow!this looks so good. Where and how can we start the series? And im like sorry but there isn't one. It was a concept. They are like what!! and when they found out it was based off Resident evil, they couldn't believe it

[@thefitgamerdad]

This has been out for a long time. I’m surprised it never turned into anything bigger than this. The suspense and mystery was so on point with what RE originally was

[@MGOFor3ver]

Yeah, I remember I saw this years ago. I believed I was having a deja vu, lol.

[@thefitgamerdad]

@@MGOFor3ver 😂 Big Boss is that you?! Yeah i felt the same. The short definitely holds up with the times. The mystery and suspense made me want a continuation of the series. It was getting so good

[@MGOFor3ver]

@@thefitgamerdad Even better than the reboot Sony made this year. What a disaster 😕

[@thefitgamerdad]

@@MGOFor3ver totally agree. I was shaking my head throughout the movie. Such wasted potential. This was their chance. I don’t think I’ll be paying to watch any other movies from Constatin films

[@MGOFor3ver]

@@thefitgamerdad better go and watch Uncharted, at least it seems it doesn't disappoint.

[@gabbagabbagabbahey]

The MO disk was a nice touch. Outstanding work.

[@autisticshakespearianyo]

The acting in this is truly well done. Give these guys props!

[@lolJefitos]

If Resident Evil adaptations were like this, the movie series would all be great worldwide successes, what a pity that this is not the current situation...

[@xModek82x]

I'm just imagining that I've started Netflix or Amazon Prime and I can't stop... This short video was already better than the entire new RE film...

[@hopefulpellinore5490]

A lot of potential here! My only nitpicks are that the letter the detective found was dated 2016 which, if they were keeping perfectly to the timeline of RE would be incorrect. The only other thing is that the female detective mentioned "Dave" had a glass of Scotch next to him but when they went to the kitchen there was a bottle of Bourbon on the counter (Evan Williams if I'm not mistaken). Totally possible there was more than one open bottle in the house of course and this is just stuff that stuck out to my weird self, not important really. Anyway, I always thought a show or game based just prior to the outbreak would be so amazing. I am so disappointed in the stuff that's out there with the RE name on it.

[@argosjaeger]

This is magnificent! I’ve seen this short several times now and I’ve enjoyed every single one of them. The photography and art direction it’s beautifully accomplished. Hope one day they give to this story the attention it deserves.

[@aechangel627]

I did notice two things in this short, that S.T.A.R.S is listed as Special Tactics and Rescue Task Force which is missing the last “S” in the name which is “Services” and I never heard or never been mentioned that the S.T.A.R.S unit was listed as a “Task Force” but listed as a Special Forces Division under The Raccoon City Police Department but otherwise this short is a Resident Evil gem.

[@mrcubwolfington7857]

Looks incredible! Captures the exact tone that an RE LA should have. Hope this comes to light

[@lilo7741]

I have to say that this clip shows mature horror adaptations. The music is well adjusted to the scenes to create suspense. The acting was professional and credible and not over the top. I can’t give enough praise here. This just does not feel cheap or anything. It feels authentic. Last big praise goes to the zombie standing there blank faced. I had feared that they would use the old washed up aggressive lunge-at-you screaming zombie demeanour which kills the fucking horror every time you see it and is just so predictable and boring that you wanna shoot yourself. Instead they created a zombie that not only looks scary af but also acts scary in that it is unpredictable. The eyes look dead but filled with sinister gloom. As you look at that zombie suspense is being created with the addition of music and camera. Lastly the reaction of the actors is spot on. They are not just shocked but first of all estranged and surprised at what they’re seeing . And this is authentic. Nobody knows what a zombie is like the first time you see it. So instead of horror there righty is a sense of surprise combined with panic setting in. Bravo. Please keep this level.

[@rjtheripper931]

Not gonna lie. This looks like a tv series.

[@MrWhis-fe5hs]

How does a 12 minute clip from some fan capture the series more then anything done ins 8 movies and a TV show 🤦 I loved the tone of this felt very suspenseful

[@ghhn4505]

As someone who's only moderately familiar with the RE series, this is really well done in its own regard. I felt the pain of Dave's brother on a deep level, and I hope this/the people who made it go places.

[@nooneknowsmytroubleswithgo3406]

This 12-minute internet short film managed to do the one thing that 7 Resident Evil movies couldn't, which was Creep me the fuck out.

[@johnflilac7489]

My goodness. I can't express enough how good this is. Imagine building up the first Resident Evil story like this. You just cant get enough. They can also prioritise on the backstory of the STARS team. How they work as a team and earn all those awards displayed in their office in RE2 Remake. I want them to make Jill and Chris work like Mulder and Scully from the X-Files. Always together, curious and astute.

[@Mr.G69420Bro]

This is absolutely beautiful. This is how the previous resident evil movies should have been.

[@TheFallkan]

Yup, easily the best thing we've gotten. Just hand it to someone who can fckin direct already.

[@curtischisholm108]

Can we sign a petition to get this made as a series! Or even donate to a small director to make it happen!

[@entedesolaris]

Now i want to see a "Resident Evil Outbreak" series.

[@jackelrikuroso3945]

Will be great if you can make a entire web series with this characters. Sony and Netflix don't care about make a good RE adaptation, they only want money using the name.

[@cmmg702784]

This is way better performed and written than the current films , and RE Netflix series. Way more suspense and beautifully done. I look soooo very forward to this coming out and doing the RE franchise right and honor the games and story as it was meant to be 👍 done .

[@borderlander2260]

We NEED this!!!

[@glddiggers7176]

I want a resident evil series like this that has its own story before the raccoon city incident while the games are still canon. The series would sort of fill the gaps how the outbreak slowly affects the city

[@mr_grimesttv3024]

It’s sad when this was more well made than the movie we just got. 😂 great concept short 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@cw3le]

I don't get the big corporations, specifically Capcom and movie studios. They are interested in fanbase only when they need to sell something, but when they need to decide what to do next with their product, they keep ignoring them. Those fans are also to blame - just start ignoring their product for a while and see how the tables will turn. This movie is a perfect example of how they can actually make a good movie out of the game. Why they aren't doing it is beyond my reasoning.

[@whitekong316]

Now that is a good concept with out shitting on already established lore.

[@vagossimakos6451]

Oh wow... Man.... only 12 minutes of greatness. You know what they say... Good ass perfumes comes in small bottles , meaning something that interesting and good lasts only that long

[@gabemesa3921]

I remember this. I so wish they would have finished this and came up with more

[@NebLleb]

So, I think that in this universe, the canon is: The Keeper (Fan film, coming soon) ARKLAY: Resident Evil (Conceptual piece that lead to The Keeper, also a fan film somewhat) Resident Evil Zero (2002 game, definitely set after ARKLAY as the detective protagonist is seemingly dead by the end of the short) Resident Evil (2002 game as the details match up more with Zero and the sequels than RE 1996)

[@kappabravomusic2101]

That was actually super dope short film!

[@datboididur]

The show would have been amazing, and the description of it sounds like a cool concept. Resident Evil needs a nice live action TV show of which is canon.

[@seregagerassimov4864]

Agree. But you know what I've realised? Every RE live action movie (well, first 3 of Andersons movies are decent), set in ITS OWN universe becomes a failure.

[@seregagerassimov4864]

As soon as the movie becomes a part of and is set in the MAIN Resident Evil universe (game universe I mean), it is good: 3 animated movies, Infinite Darkness (hope there would be season 2), this short film. Not sure why there is 2016 in the paper for some reason, but whatever.

[@datboididur]

@@seregagerassimov4864 NGL I like the Paul Anderson films.

[@seregagerassimov4864]

@@datboididur I've never seen them, I watched many reviews, and I think first 3 movies are not that bad. Sure, they of course have flaws, but they have an interesting concept and events. Every live action movie after, including Welcome to RC is just... Well... Awfull, MOST softly speaking.

[@gazombie8265]

Seriously how does this stuff not get in production?!?! Such a tease! What a film this would be

[@BrettDriver]

Love this more every time I see it, amazing work to Writer / Director Shawn Lebert

[@inventivity]

What a horrible world we live in where this doesn't get picked up but we get the crap that is Welcome to Raccoon City