Resident Evil: Damnation
When Terror Crawls, Evil is Unleashed
Overview
U.S. federal agent Leon S. Kennedy sneaks into the "East Slavic Republic" to verify rumors that Bio-Organic Weapons (BOWs) are being used in the country's civil war, which the U.S. and Russia are making preparations to jointly intervene in. Right after his infiltration, the U.S. government orders him to leave immediately. Determined to uncover the truth, Leon ignores the order and enters the battlefield to end the chain of tragedies caused by the BOWs.
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What makes this movie Worth Watching
As a direct-to-video CGI film and a spinoff of the popular Resident Evil movie series, Damnation was not intended for cinema release in most regions. Its release coincided with the rise of high-quality CGI animation, positioning it as a prominent example of this production style.
- Engaging action sequences that are characteristic of the Resident Evil series, a unique standalone story within the franchise, deep exploration of the T-virus's impact on society and individuals, high-quality animation from the same studio as the animated 'Death Note'
Fun Facts
- Leon S. Kennedy's character design is based on actor Sean Bean, who played him in the live-action Resident Evil films but was unavailable for Damnation. The film also features cameos from other characters such as Ada Wong and Albert Wesker.
- The movie takes place between the events of Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 5, tying it closely to the video game series timeline.
- Damnation was the first full-length CGI film released by Sony Pictures Animation.