Is there any connection? Is this an actual sequence or what? Well truth be told I don't know because its been so long since I saw those films I can't recall. That was the first major issue, the next major issue was the connection to the previous animated movies ('Resident Evil: Damnation' and 'Regeneration'). So if you don't play the games (which I don't) then you may have a problem knowing all the ins and outs. The real problems arise in the fact that this plot is supposedly set in between the events of Resident Evil 6 and 7. The story is an unoriginal one but that is hardly much of a surprise. Kennedy and Rebecca Chambers to save the day (but no one else it seems).
His revenge comes in the form of wanting to turn everyone into zombies through a new virus that lies dormant within its host until triggered. Unfortunately the bomb they dropped on his wedding (kinda ruthless) killed everyone but Arias, and now he wants revenge. The story for this umpteenth incarnation in the franchise revolves around Glenn Arias, a shady arms dealer who was targeted by an unnamed government for termination. If you were looking for a more classic, slow creeping, suspenseful horror feature set in a big mansion, look elsewhere I'm afraid. After this its essentially back to business with the rest of the film, and by that I mean lots of hi-tech locations and explosive action. Other than that its all a waste of time and obviously in there to lure in the fanboys with promise of some classic Resident Evil action. We get to see the new villain and his sidekicks, and we get a small idea of his dastardly plans.
This whole brief intro is basically the original Resident Evil game but with one problem, its completely unnecessary. Their targets are the films new villain, Glenn Arias and the hostages he has taken. Indeed the films opening sequence involves a team of BSAA agents (with Chris Redfield) storming a dilapidated mansion in Mexico. Both the films poster and introductory sequence are clearly harking back to the very first game with the large scary mansion in the woods angle. It was in fact the tone of the film that would be rebooted, and that is clear to see. So apparently Capcom said this animated feature would be a reboot of the animated series, but then it turned out to be a sequel.
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