Resident Evil (2022)

Resident Evil parents guide

It stays inside its TV-MA, with real scares and several jump scares.

Scare

Properly scary

Frightening, not just tense.

Jump scares

Several

More than a couple of sudden jolts.

Gore

Graphic gore

Blood and wounds shown clearly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

Mild

Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.

Language

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Resident Evil scary?

Yes, properly. Resident Evil is the real thing without being an endurance test.

How gory is Resident Evil?

Graphic gore and strong violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.

What is Resident Evil rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated TV-MA, and it earns it: real scares, several jump scares and strong violence. Not one for kids.

What is Resident Evil about?

Years after a viral outbreak caused a global apocalypse, Jade Wesker vows to bring down those responsible while fighting to survive against the Infected.

Cast and crew

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