One of the unique aspects that makes Resident Evil stand out from other zombie-related works is its deep exploration of the undead. The source draws from scientific principles, allowing filmmakers and game developers to creatively portray various forms of horror, death, and resurrection. The content that closely follows this theme, Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (Vietnamese title: Resident Evil: Quận Dự Trỗi Dậy) has revived the big screen with terrifying zombie types that have turned the gaming experience into a “survival horror” genre for many years.
Poster of the movie Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City
Zombies from the T-Virus
The zombies in Resident Evil originate from the inhumane experiments of the Umbrella Corporation. They are grotesquely transformed humans that become bloodthirsty monsters. The Spencer Mansion, located outside Raccoon City, is where the infamous T-Virus experiments took place. An accident occurred that caused many citizens to turn into zombies and unleash terror on the population. The ensuing horror turned the entire Raccoon City into a nightmare.
The T-Virus zombies are the most common type in Resident Evil. Compared to other similar films, they are more aggressive and terrifying. Their greatest strength lies in their overwhelming numbers that can spread quickly through the air. Few people can resist long against the relentless onslaught of the bloodthirsty undead. They can also easily crawl through small openings to hunt down fresh prey and turn them into zombies shortly after death.
Just hearing the groans, they will charge toward their target and continuously chase until they catch up. The only way to kill these undead is to shoot them in the head. Additionally, they also possess a remarkable ability to climb. In the Resident Evil games (1996) and Resident Evil 2 (1998), Leon S. Kennedy finds himself trapped in Raccoon City Police Department but cannot escape the clutches of zombies or the infamous duo Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine trying to survive the zombie apocalypse.
Zombie Dogs
Not only humans but also creatures like dogs have been infected by the T-Virus and turned into zombies. However, unlike humans with impaired reflexes, zombie dogs retain a significant level of speed and heightened aggression. Zombie dogs often appear with a terrifying appearance, often losing parts of their body, revealing raw flesh underneath. Additionally, many dead dog breeds can exhibit the ability to detach their jaws, transforming into a gaping maw with sharp teeth.
Most zombie dogs that appear in Resident Evil belong to the Doberman breed because this breed was used by police officer Brian Irons in Raccoon City Police Department. The speed of zombie dogs will make players scream due to their rapid attacks and stealthy appearances in dark corners, resembling shadows that are hard to avoid. This creature will return in Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City and instill horror among the audience.
Licker
Lickers are the most infamous zombies in the Resident Evil series. They are the transformed zombies that have consumed too many human bodies. Lickers have an appearance that haunts viewers with exposed brains, lacking skin and eyes, and long, clawed arms that can stretch several meters. They are also faster, stronger, and more resilient than regular zombies, often employing cunning tactics to ambush their prey.
Due to their climbing abilities, Lickers often hide in dark corners and use their long tongues to grab prey from above, making their unsuspecting victims fall victim to their attacks. They are also very sensitive to sound, making them formidable foes in the darkness. Lickers are the horror that awaits those unlucky enough not to be infected and trying to survive amidst regular zombies.
Zombies from the G-Virus
The G-Virus is a mutated version of the T-Virus created by scientist William Birkin during secret experiments. While the T-Virus merely reanimates dead cells and provides energy for the host to maintain life, the G-Virus has the ability to fundamentally change the organism, making it a “living weapon.” In the Resident Evil game, Birkin sold this virus to the military, which led to Umbrella Corporation’s downfall. In a moment of desperation, William Birkin injected himself with the G-Virus. From that moment, he transformed into the G-type creature.
Birkin’s body began to sprout sharp spikes and grow enormous muscles. The strength, resilience, and ferocity of G-Virus-infected creatures reach a “superhuman” level. The G-Virus creates a new organism that can evolve rapidly from its form. In the game, William Birkin changes form up to five times and becomes increasingly terrifying. However, the G-Virus does not have the ability to infect like the T-Virus and can only be passed on to creatures with compatible genetic structures. The only way to kill a G creature is to use powerful explosives to destroy its body. In the trailer for Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, audiences may witness G’s terrifying emergence as a result of William Birkin’s transformation.
With a terrifying lineup of iconic zombies, Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City promises to be a horror-action film that captivates audiences this year.
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (Vietnamese title: Resident Evil: Quận Dự Trỗi Dậy) is currently being screened in theaters nationwide.
