The Keeper's Diary: A Biohazard Story

I've seen all the adaptations up to this point and spin offs, they have been mediocre at best. They lack the horror feel and any resemblance to the game series. I've been a fan of the game since the release of RE2. Watching this adaptation was incredible. The care taken to utilize something from the game, utilize original cast members, and make sure to keep the fear element is unmatched. Capcom take note, maybe think about a collaboration. Let the fans express how they think it should be. The original idea was developed and we are fans because of that original idea. Get this team to assist in the next movie or series ideas; they have it down for sure!

And the teaser at the end of the movie ... I'm excited for what's next from these guys!

Operating under a budget of only $55,277, The Keeper's Diary: A Biohazard Story hits all the marks in this Indie Resident Evil fan film short based on the popular 1996 video game. Directed by Andrew Saullo, he delivers 16 minutes of pure joy to Resident Evil fans worldwide that only Hollywood wishes it could have done with its lackluster attempts. Let Saullo show you how it's done.

Saullo lifts right from the diary you find in the game, keeping true to the game's story, which is what we RE fans have wanted all along in a film adaptation. It is so cool to see The Keeper's descriptions brought to life, and the Hunter scene made my jaw drop and then squeal with delight.

The CGI is jaw-dropping, especially for this low-budget indie short. Saullo and his Visual Effects department do outstanding work. What really makes The Keeper's Diary: A Biohazard Story a top prize is its cast. The Keeper is played by Charlie Kraslavsky, who RE fans may recognize if they played the Resident Evil Directors Cut version back in the day. Which as a fan was so amazing!

When you get the right people on board for a film, anything is possible, and the ROE team did an amazing job. Not only did they put in easter eggs that actually fit, they told a great story, its atmosphere is on point, and they brought back two actors who played Chris Redfield in the actual games.

The feel and tone of the RE games was clear and present in this film. Nothing insults the source material and its clear the team knew exactly what the homework was and they nailed every single aspect of this.

These guys should be making the hollywood version of the games, they proved it here.

This is the stuff Hollywood wishes they could do instead of getting people who have no idea about the importance of the source material and cost the movie studios major losses.

Dear Resident Evil Diary, Upon hearing that a short Resident Evil inspired film was in development from a dedicated fan filmmaker, I waited in anticipation for the release of the Keeper's Diary. This short did not disappoint in any way. The casting coup is original Chris Redfield actor Charles Kraslavski, from the OG game, plays the titular character, the Keeper. The director's vision of following of the source material is what all fans have desired. The cinematography is breathtaking considering the fan film status makes it looks like a pice of art. The CGI was excellent even with a limited budget. The costuming was on point, but I do have to say, the beret on Jill could have fit better. The set design was so close to the actual game it did evoke nostalgia in me. Overall, this is a short with panache and I do look forward to this team working together again to bring to life the teaser during the credits.

I am itching for it and am sure it will be just as tasty.

What they did with the VERY limited budget is nothing but a miracle in itself. It is an amazing film, shot well with atmospheric tension, great effects, and impressive CGI (given their budget). Love this, awesome film. The horror of creatures and the look of dying and decayed bodies looks like something out of The Walking Dead. A surprise action scene really, really solidified the danger and threat of the monsters and abominations lurking around the laboratory. The acting from everyone was very professional and you really feel what each character is like, even with their limited screen time. Fantastic work all in all.