For those looking to embody the resourceful courier Bryan from the recent Resident Evil movie this Halloween, achieving his on-screen look is surprisingly straightforward. Costume designer Caroline Fahrer and director Zach Cregger opted for a practical, real-world aesthetic that not only suits the character but is also comfortable and functional for a chilly October night.
The core elements of Bryan's outfit include RVCA fatigue pants, a grey hoodie and a deep yellow plaid shirt from New Yorker, and Nike Jordan Spizke low sneakers. To truly capture the character's journey through Raccoon City's horrors, the costume requires a dose of distressing. The thumbs on the gloves are intentionally cut off and resewn with stitches. The fatigue pants can be scuffed using sandpaper to give them a worn appearance. The final touch for authenticity is the use of fake blood, which can be easily replicated at home using corn syrup and food coloring for the correct viscosity and a convincingly messy effect. The character's medical bag can be substituted with a movie theater popcorn bag.
Beyond the costume itself, the Resident Evil movie has also made its mark at the box office. In its first two weeks, the film achieved over $100 million in North American box office revenue, setting a new franchise record for the highest opening weekend. It is currently the fourth highest-grossing live-action Resident Evil film and is approaching the total earnings of 2016's Resident Evil: The Final Chapter. Despite its box office success, the film's impact on concurrent Resident Evil game sales has been described as moderate, primarily re-energizing the existing fanbase and increasing franchise engagement in September.