Merged Monster

Resident Evil Film's Merged Monster Started as Five-Person Acrobatic Stunt Before CGI Replacement

Behind-the-scenes footage reveals that Zach Cregger's Resident Evil film originally attempted to realize its Merged Monster through practical effects using five Cirque du Soleil performers strapped together. The production ultimately replaced the practical creature with CGI after the performers lacked the necessary agility and their heads remained visible during movement. Movement Coordinator Jakub Hudlický shared the experimental footage following the film's record-breaking opening weekend.