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Resident Evil: A Comedy First, Thriller Second
Paul W.S. Anderson's 2002 film 'Resident Evil' was a comedy first and a thrilling nightmare second. The movie, which adapted the video game series, faced commercial and critical failure despite its potential.
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When Paul W.S. Anderson's Resident Evil hit theaters in 2002, video game movies were largely seen as a niche. Films like Mortal Kombat and Tomb Raider had proven that big-screen game adaptations could be successful, but the commercial and critical failure of projects like the 1993 Super Mario Bros.
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