# 'If This Movie Was a Game, Call It Resident Evil 10, It Wouldn't Feel Weird' — Director Zach Cregger Defends the Creative Liberties He Took to Bring His Version of Raccoon City to Life

> Resident Evil director Zach Cregger has seen all the comments about the snow and iPhones in his new movie, but he said he's got a good reason for why he "took liberties" with the lore.

- **Source:** [Ign](https://www.ign.com/articles/resident-evil-director-knows-re2-didnt-have-snow-or-iphones-but-he-took-liberties-to-make-the-movie-better?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a6624e36e74439c301119a5)
- **Published:** 2026-07-26
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #cregger #evil #movie #resident #city #director #liberties #raccoon
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