The terrifying stalker enemy known as “The Girl” in Resident Evil Requiem (Resident Evil 9) has left players genuinely unsettled—and now we know just how much dedication went into creating that nightmare fuel. Voice actress Delanie Nicole Gill recently shared behind-the-scenes footage from the recording sessions, revealing that Capcom’s direction called for intensely thick saliva texture paired with guttural gurgles and clicking sounds. To achieve this effect, Gill worked through two separate four-hour recording blocks and drank roughly a gallon of milk in the process.
Director Asked Her to Keep a Towel on Her Lap
Gill explained that the amount of saliva buildup in her mouth became so excessive that she had to keep a towel on her lap to prevent dripping all over herself during takes. This level of commitment made the already disturbing in-game audio even more viscerally uncomfortable. Capcom’s goal was straightforward: make players feel genuinely uneasy when they hear this sound. Mission accomplished.
This Isn’t Just Dedication—It’s Full Commitment
While disgusting sound design isn’t new to horror games, the willingness of a performer to go this far for authenticity has surprised many fans. For players who’ve already experienced the terror of encountering this stalker enemy, knowing the story behind the performance adds an entirely new layer of dread. The next time you hear “The Girl” approaching in-game, you’ll remember the gallon of milk and the soaked towel—and somehow, that makes it even worse.