Revisit Resident Evil’s best action entry before the new game
The Resident Evil franchise has long existed in a strange space: simultaneously mocked by some and loved by others. For years, the series has been the subject of scoffing, caught in the crossfire of industry noise, yet it continues to generate incredibly clever and genuinely idiosyncratic films.
The trajectory of the franchise is marked by some highly polarizing entries. While the initial film by Paul W.S. Anderson received a decent reception, subsequent attempts by filmmakers did not always follow suit. One notable example is Alexander Witt‘s follow-up, which is widely regarded as a cinematic disaster.
The narrative surrounding the franchise shifts when we consider the attempts to reboot and revitalize the series. Whether looking at Johannes Roberts’ reboot efforts or the various streaming series launched on platforms like Netflix, the results have been mixed, keeping the audience divided.
However, the story finds its redemption when Anderson stepped back into the director’s chair in 2010 to helm Resident Evil: Afterlife. This move helped anchor the franchise and signaled a shift toward a more cohesive vision.
That foundational work paved the way for a subsequent wave of content. Anderson’s direction established a creative path that led to an absurdly underrated trio of genre thrill-rides, cementing a successful and enduring legacy for the series.
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