The Resident Evil series is a collection of horror and action films based on the popular video game franchise of the same name by Capcom. The first film was released in 2002, and the series consists of six main films, along with several spin-offs and a television series. The films primarily focus on the story of the downfall of humanity due to a secret corporation, Umbrella Corporation, which develops biological viruses, creating monstrous creatures and zombies.
Overview of the Resident Evil films:
1. Resident Evil (2002)
- Director: Paul W.S. Anderson
- Plot: The film follows Alice (Milla Jovovich), a woman with amnesia, who wakes up in an underground laboratory owned by Umbrella Corporation. She and a group of soldiers must confront the corporationโs experiments, including zombies and dangerous creatures. Alice gradually uncovers the truth about the company and the path to her own survival.
2. Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)
- Director: Alexander Witt
- Plot: Alice continues her fight for survival after the outbreak caused by Umbrella. She aims to rescue the remaining survivors and confront the terrifying creatures in Raccoon City, which is plagued by the virus.
3. Resident Evil: Extinction (2007)
- Director: Russell Mulcahy
- Plot: After the collapse of civilization, Alice and a group of survivors must fight against the relentless zombie outbreak. Alice uncovers secrets about Umbrella Corporation and fights to stop the virus spread.
4. Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)
- Director: Paul W.S. Anderson
- Plot: Alice continues her journey to fight Umbrella Corporation and its creatures. She heads to Los Angeles, where survivors are hiding in a prison. A fierce battle for survival ensues with terrifying secrets and dangerous plans.
5. Resident Evil: Retribution (2012)
- Director: Paul W.S. Anderson
- Plot: Alice is captured by Umbrella Corporation and brought into a secret underground facility. She faces numerous challenges and terrifying creatures to escape, while searching for remaining survivors.
6. Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016)
- Director: Paul W.S. Anderson
- Plot: Alice returns to Raccoon City, where Umbrella Corporation is preparing its final attack to destroy humanity. Alice confronts evil forces and fights to prevent the total destruction of the human race.
Spin-off films:
- Resident Evil: Degeneration (2008): A CGI animated film set between the events of the live-action films, focusing on an outbreak of the T-virus in an airport.
- Resident Evil: Damnation (2012): Another animated film, set between Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 6, following Leon S. Kennedy as he investigates an Eastern European country caught in a civil war.
- Resident Evil: Vendetta (2017): A CGI animated film continuing the events after Resident Evil 6, featuring Leon S. Kennedy, Chris Redfield, and Rebecca Chambers.
Main Characters:
- Alice (Milla Jovovich): The main protagonist of the series, a former Umbrella security officer who becomes a fighter against the company and the creatures created by the virus.
- Jill Valentine (Sienna Guillory): A key character from both the games and films, a S.T.A.R.S. agent who fights alongside Alice against Umbrella.
- Chris Redfield (Wentworth Miller, Shawn Roberts): A key character who is Aliceโs ally in many of the films.
- Albert Wesker (Shawn Roberts): The main antagonist of the series, the executive of Umbrella who seeks to destroy humanity.
Notable elements in the series:
- T-Virus: The central virus in the films that turns people into zombies and creates dangerous creatures.
- Umbrella Corporation: The villainous corporation behind the biological experiments, responsible for the outbreak.
- Survival Battles: The main characters battle against evil forces, monstrous creatures, and the collapse of the world.
The Resident Evil series is famous for its intense action sequences, terrifying creatures, and its story of fighting evil in a world devastated by the virus.