Original Sin: Prelude to Biohazard is an upcoming crowdfunded live-action prequel to the 1996 Resident Evil video game. Brandon Salisbury, who previously directed the acclaimed George A. Romero's Resident Evil documentary, is leading the project. And he describes it as a lore-accurate depiction of the Resident Evil video games.
Original Sin: Prelude to Biohazard is being developed in collaboration with Residence of Evil, the team behind two other successful RE fan films: The Keeper's Diary and Resurrection. The latter features the original live-action cast of the 1996 Resident Evil reprising their roles, including Charlie Kraslavsky, Greg Smith, Eric Pirius, and Linda.
Zach Cregger's 2026 film adaptation of Resident Evil is getting the video game treatment, with a gameplay teaser earning early praise.
Celebrating the Resident Evil franchise's 30th anniversary, the first trailer for Original Sin introduces its live-action cast, featuring at least three cosplayers: Michael "Cosblade" Young, Annie Roig, and MimiDoesCosplay, who will portray Albert Wesker, Jill Valentine, and Rebecca Chambers, respectively. According to the official description, the movie will bridge "the gap between the infamous Arklay Mountain murders and that fateful night when S.T.A.R.S. enters the Spencer Mansion." Original Sin: Prelude to Biohazard has wrapped filming...
