The Unusual Genius of the “Resident Evil” Movies
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Paul W. S. Anderson has found a way to turn what should be an empty-headed action-horror franchise into a vehicle for a spectacular, maximalist aesthetic.
Daniel Engber on the spectacular, maximalist aesthetic of the “Resident Evil” movies, directed by Paul W. S. Anderson and starring Milla Jovovich.
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Resident Evil: The Final Chapter
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Resident Evil Movie Novel Set Lot of 5 Apocalypse Extinction Retribution Genius
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Reviews: Resident Evil: Retribution - IMDb
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Resident Evil: Extinction
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Resident Evil 2 (2019), PS4 Game
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Resident Evil: Damnation
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Separate Ways puts Resident Evil 4's standout combat to good use
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20 things you probably didn't know about Resident Evil
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Resident Evil review: Netflix's attempt to make order of the games and movies - Polygon
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Why the PS1 Resident Evil Games Are Still Worth Playing - KeenGamer
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Resident Evil 4 isn't just a remake, it's a visceral reimagining