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How Resident Evil distilled decades of story into a horror machine

Original: 'Resident Evil' cut decades of narrative into horror machine | Arts & Entertainment

A new arts and entertainment feature examines how the Resident Evil franchise compressed nearly three decades of sprawling narrative into a tightly engineered horror machine. The piece traces the series' evolution from survival-horror roots into a global phenomenon spanning games, films and merchandise, arguing its success lies in stripping story down to pure tension and atmosphere. It reflects ongoing interest in the franchise's legacy and cultural reach.

Why now: Renewed media attention on the Resident Evil franchise's legacy and storytelling evolution.

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