Resident Evil and Silent Hill see resurgence in games and film

The horror franchises Resident Evil and Silent Hill are seeing a resurgence through both video games and cinema. Capcom is expanding the Resident Evil brand with the game Townfall, which utilizes updated graphics and mechanics to attract both long-time fans and new audiences.

In cinema, a new Resident Evil film directed by Zach Cregger and produced by Sony Pictures is exploring a different direction. Moving away from previous action-heavy adaptations, this version functions as an auteur horror-comedy. The film follows a protagonist navigating a survival horror scenario that serves as a metaphor for the perceived failures and unpreparedness of the millennial generation.