Evil Has Always Had A Name A deeply moving and heartfelt advertisement for the game Resident Evil Requiem

 

When discussing film adaptations of the Resident Evil series, most fans share the same sentiment: 'Can we please just get a movie that stays true to the game, or at least captures its true essence?' Yet, time and time again, not a single Resident Evil film has truly lived up to expectations or even come close to hitting the mark. Even Capcom’s own CG features, despite being the license holders, often fail to capture that specific 'feeling' fans crave.

However, a new glimmer of hope has finally emerged. A recently released advertisement titled 'Resident Evil Requiem - Evil Has Always Had A Name | Short Film' has taken the community by storm. Despite being a short promotional film for the game Resident Evil Requiem, it is so masterfully crafted that fans everywhere are giving it a standing ovation. Let’s dive into why this project is the one we’ve been waiting for

The short film tells the story of a mother and daughter living a peaceful life in Raccoon City. The young girl wants for nothing more; she is wrapped in the warmth of her mother’s love, wishing this happiness would last forever. But the dream shatters when an emergency broadcast orders an immediate evacuation. Terrified, the two find themselves fleeing for their lives through a city swarming with the undead—an ordeal set during the chaotic events of Resident Evil 3.

As they struggle to survive among monsters and shadows, tragedy strikes: the daughter perishes, and the mother is infected, turning into a zombie. Against all odds, the mother survives the eventual incineration of the city. Though her humanity has faded, a flickering memory of her daughter remains etched in her soul. The story reaches a heartbreaking conclusion as she wanders to her daughter’s grave, only to be gunned down in her final moments of remembrance. It is a hauntingly beautiful tale of love outlasting life

Despite being just a short film, it manages to capture the raw emotion and atmospheric dread of Resident Evil more effectively than every live-action movie and series combined. While some critics argue that a short film cannot be compared to a full-length feature, one cannot deny that the 'soul' of Resident Evil is fully present here.

The short delivers everything a fan could ask for: the urban chaos of a crumbling city, the R.P.D. officers, the infected police dogs, and the desperate struggle for survival against the undead. It even features a chilling cameo from a Licker—where just a glimpse of its shadow is enough to send shivers down your spine. Furthermore, if you look closely at the 1:34 mark near the police cruiser, you’ll spot Nemesis himself stalking through the background. This level of attention to detail proves that the creators truly understand the lore of Resident Evil 3 and what the fans have been longing to see

The real intrigue, however, lies in the final moments of the video. A male voice crackles over the radio: 'This is the last one. The area is secure,' followed by a woman’s cold response: 'Copy that. Raccoon City is ours.' What exactly does this mean? Who could possibly be 'occupying' the ruins of a ghost city? And what horrors await Leon and Grace in that desolate place?

The more you dwell on it, the more the anticipation builds. But we’ll have to wait until the game launches on February 27th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.

The Requiem of Death is waiting for you