Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)

Resident Evil: Afterlife parents guide

What we could confirm fits an R: a few tense moments and several jump scares.

Scare

Mildly scary

A few tense or eerie moments.

Jump scares

Several

More than a couple of sudden jolts.

Gore

Graphic gore

Blood and wounds shown clearly.

Violence

Brutal violence

Our top level for violence.

Sex and nudity

None flagged

It is rated R, so treat our zero as unconfirmed.

Language

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Resident Evil: Afterlife scary?

Only a little. Resident Evil: Afterlife has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Resident Evil: Afterlife?

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

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

It is an R, with several jump scares, brutal violence and some strong language. Keep it for adults.

What is Resident Evil: Afterlife about?

In a world ravaged by a virus infection, turning its victims into the Undead, Alice continues on her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety. Her deadly battle with the Umbrella Corporation reaches new heights, but Alice gets some unexpected help from an old friend. A new lead that promises a safe haven from the Undead takes them to Los Angeles, but when they arrive the city is overrun by thousands of Undead - and Alice and her comrades are about to step into a deadly trap.

Cast and crew

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