Resident Demon
Resident Demon

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Resident Demon

2004
Movie
82 min
English

Soon after purchasing their first home, two newlyweds realize they're not the only ones living there … but their "squatter" is no ordinary being. Sharing their space is the spirit of a female serial killer who took her own life in the bathtub while soaking in her victims' blood.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users66%
Director: Paul W.S. AndersonGenres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A commando unit, led by the skilled Alice, infiltrates a vast underground complex known as The Hive. This sprawling research facility, owned by the powerful Umbrella Corporation, has been infected by a deadly virus, the T-virus, which reanimates the dead and unleashes a terrifying horde of zombies and other mutated creatures. Alice and her team must race against time to contain the outbreak and find an antidote before the virus spreads to the surface and annihilates humanity.

Critical Reception

Resident Evil was met with a generally negative reception from critics, though it found moderate success at the box office and developed a significant cult following among fans of the video game franchise. Critics often cited its derivative plot, uninspired dialogue, and excessive gore, while acknowledging its fast-paced action and Milla Jovovich's performance. Audiences, particularly those familiar with the games, were somewhat more forgiving, appreciating the visual style and creature effects.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stylish action sequences and Milla Jovovich's lead performance.

  • Criticized for its unoriginal plot and reliance on familiar horror tropes.

  • Seen as a decent adaptation by fans of the video game series.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's strong action and Milla Jovovich's compelling presence as Alice. Many appreciate the creature design and the faithful, albeit sometimes simplistic, adaptation of the game's premise. However, some viewers found the plot predictable and the horror elements less impactful than expected.

Fun Fact

The iconic 'laser grid' scene, where Alice dodges a deadly maze of lasers, was inspired by a similar sequence in the original Resident Evil video game.

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