The new Resident Evil movie is finally here—and somehow, it might be one of the best live-action movies to carry the Resident Evil name while barely feeling like a Resident Evil story.

In this episode, Rick breaks down his spoiler-free thoughts before diving into a full spoiler discussion of the film. From its gruesome creature designs and surprisingly effective scares to its clever recreation of inventory management, weapon progression, problem-solving, and the feeling of an everyday person being dropped into survival horror, the movie does an impressive job capturing what it feels like to play Resident Evil.

But where are the characters, lore, Umbrella conspiracy, viruses, and deeper mystery that make Resident Evil what it is?

Rick also digs into the film’s comedy, the protagonist’s surprisingly emotional journey, and why the  ...