There are a surprising number of Resident Evil movies, with director Zach Cregger (Weapons) delivering the latest live-action installment. The game franchise has been going strong for 30 years, with the first feature film adaptation released in 2002. Director Paul W.S. Anderson drew on elements from the games, including notable monsters and recognizable characters. His loose interpretations achieved impressive worldwide box office numbers, leading to five sequels of varying quality. Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City aimed to recapture the soul of the game franchise when it hit theaters in 2021. Despite impeccable casting and perfect aesthetics, it still fell short.

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