Resident Evil: Damnation
Directed by Makoto Kamiya
- action
- animation
- science fiction
- horror
The story
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.
What it’s like
Glossy computer-animated frames wash out into cold steel-blue and grey, with rain-slick streets, dim concrete interiors, and the orange flare of gunfire cutting through war-torn gloom. The camera favors tense, close pursuit and sudden wide reveals of devastated streets, so the image often feels claustrophobic even outdoors. The soundtrack leans on muted, brooding strings and percussion that swell during firefights, with long stretches of ambient rain and distant explosions between them. The vibe is bleak, paranoid, and kinetic, the kind of late-night watch that suits a dark room and a lot of attention. Pacing is brisk, with short bursts of action punctuated by quieter moments of dread and conspiracy. Intensity is high: frequent gore, graphic creature violence, infection and body horror, and a grim, unsparing tone throughout. It is not gentle or family-friendly. It suits viewers who enjoy survival horror, military-style action, and dystopian thrillers, and who want a sharp, violent story with a lone-operative spine.
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