Koshi Nakanishi Approves Chandler Rigg's Resident Evil 7 Short Film

Resident Evil 7 star Chandler Rigg's latest short film has earned the ultimate seal of approval from Biohazard and Requiem director Koshi Nakanishi. The film, which adapts one of the most intense scenes in the game, has been praised for its pulse-pounding 20-minute romp and subtle references to the game.

Nakanishi shared his reaction to the film on his personal Instagram account, captioning a screenshot of the movie's YouTube thumbnail with a colorful banner reading "Wow" with two hands drawing a rainbow in-between them.

"It reminded me how I felt when I played the first [game]" Nakanishi said, according to a screenshot shared by Genki on Twitter. The reaction from the director is a clear endorsement of Rigg's work. This has already earned the single-highest honor a Resident Evil movie can get.

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Rigg's film is a proof to his talent as both an actor and a director. And it's clear that he has a natural affinity for the horror genre.

Resident Evil 7 has been widely praised for its intense gameplay and terrifying atmosphere. With many considering it the scariest game in the series. The game's success has led to the development of several spin-offs, including the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem.

Koshi Nakanishi's involvement in both the game and the spin-off has been widely anticipated. And his approval of Rigg's short film is a significant endorsement of the young actor's talent.

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While there is no word on whether Rigg will pursue a career in horror filmmaking, his approval from Nakanishi is certainly a promising sign. With his experience in The Walking Dead. Rigg has already proven himself to be a talented actor, and his directorial debut is a natural next step.

As the horror genre continues to grow in popularity, it's likely that we'll see more of Rigg's work in the future.