Everyone knows that zombie movies and evil AI movies fall into different sci-fi genre categories. But back in 2002, Resident Evil asked: what if they’re not? The original Resident Evil (2002) remains supremely rewatchable because it’s a fascinating example of how to mix movie genres and create a mainstream thrill ride in the process. The original film (and a handful of its sequels) just hit Netflix. Here’s why it’s a good time to revisit where it all started.
