Resident Evil is a comedy first and a thrilling nightmare second

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Verge

What happened

Anderson's Resident Evil hit theaters in 2002, video game movies were largely seen as a niche.

Key facts

  • Anderson's Resident Evil hit theaters in 2002, video game movies were largely seen as a niche.
  • Reported by The Verge and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:45:35 UTC.

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  3. Resident Evil is a comedy first and a thrilling nightmare second

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