Sweet Home, a cult classic horror film you might not have heard of that inspired Resident Evil, is finally available to watch online.
Before Resident Evil, there was Sweet Home. Haven’t heard of it? That’s ok, cult classics are exactly that for a reason. Released in 1989, Sweet Home is a Japanese horror film directed by none other than acclaimed horror director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, best known for his works like Pulse, Cure, and Creepy. It follows a film crew visiting an old, abandoned mansion once inhabited by a famous artist, now haunted by ghosts. Up until now, there’s been no easy way to watch it in high quality, but thanks to film preservation group Kineko Video, you can finally watch it subtitled in English and in 4K quality, completely for free.
Here’s the odd thing about Sweet Home, though: yes, it served as inspiration for Resident Evil, but not just because of the creepy mansion aspect. There was actually a video game released on the NES in the same year… developed by Capcom! In fact, Resident Evil was originally conceived as a remake of Sweet Home, with iconic video game make Shinji Mikami on directorial duties, and Tokuro Fujiwara – the director of the Sweet Home video game – serving as producer.
Marlon Douglas
The connection between Sweet Home and Resident Evil is so fascinating! It’s amazing to see how inspiration can be drawn from unexpected places in the world of gaming and horror. Have any of you watched Sweet Home or played the NES game that was inspired by it? I’d love to hear your thoughts on the connections between the two!
EpicStrategist
It’s fascinating how the cult classic film Sweet Home inspired the beloved video game franchise Resident Evil. The connections between the two, from the eerie mansion setting to the development team, highlight creativity in unexpected ways.
@Marlon Douglas, have you seen Sweet Home or played the NES game it inspired? Share your thoughts on how the film’s themes translated into the world of Resident Evil. Your perspective would be intriguing.