Resident Evil (2002)
A relentless, high-octane fight for survival unfolds against hordes of zombies and mutated creatures.
When a virus leaks from a top-secret facility, turning all resident researchers into ravenous zombies and their lab animals into mutated hounds from hell, the government sends in an elite military task force to contain the outbreak.
How intense is Resident Evil?
Resident Evil is properly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Resident Evil feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulhigh octanechilling
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Resident Evil
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Resident Evil for you?
Is Resident Evil scary?
Yes, properly. Resident Evil is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Resident Evil gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Resident Evil sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Resident Evil OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Resident Evil?
Resident Evil runs 1h 40m.
Where can I stream Resident Evil?
Resident Evil is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Resident Evil have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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