Resident Evil (Original title)Resident Evil: Ground Zero (Alternative title)Resident Evil Genesis (Alternative title)
Dates: 2002 (Copyright), 21 June 2002 (Release)Countries: Germany, United Kingdom, FranceDirector: Paul W.S. Anderson
Synopsis: A top secret military research laboratory nicknamed 'The Hive' is compromised when a deadly virus is released into the ventilation system. A computer called the Red Queen, which controls The Hive, shuts down the base - preventing escape by the workers inside - and starts cleansing the interior. A group of soldiers are sent in to shut down the Red Queen but in the process they release the inhabitants, turned into zombies by the virus.
Genre: Horror
Releases
Date: 21 March 2002Country: GermanyRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound) / SDDSRuntime: 100 mins Length: 2736 Metres
Title: Horror's fresh spurtAuthor: MITCHELL, Robert Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Looks at a number of horror films to be released in the UK in August and September 2006. Table shows the total gross of Pathé's top ten horror films in the UK (1999-2004).
In: Cinefantastique v36 n5 Oct/Nov 2004 Page: 62
Title: In review: DVD in briefAuthor: ALTMAN, Mark Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v13 n6 June 2003 Page: 65
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: LEYLAND, Matthew Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n298 May 2003 Page: 64
Title: Films on DVD: Resident EvilAuthor: VINCENT-RUDZKI, Jan Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n626 January 2003 Page: 95
Title: Home entertainmentAuthor: KEMPSTER, Grant Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n626 January 2003 Page: 95
Title: Home entertainment: games mistressAuthor: KEMPSTER, Grant Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Milla Jovovich comments on her role in RESIDENT EVIL.
In: Empire n167 May 2003 Page: 136
Title: PlayAuthor: [MD] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1343 8 Feb 2002 Page: 22
Title: Close up: Paul Anderson & Jeremy Bolt.Author: MINNS, Adam Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with the UK producer and director of RESIDENT EVIL based on the video game. The two are proud not to have re- lied on US cash for their $30m plus zombie thriller.
In: Cinefantastique v34 n2 April 2002 Pages: 10-13
Title: Resident evilAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details on the making of RESIDENT EVIL: GROUND ZERO, a movie based on capcom's best-selling computer game.
In: Music from the Movies n34 Jul/Aug 2002 Pages: 32-41
Title: Beware of bio hazards: Resident EvilAuthor: KOPPL, Rudy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Interviews with RESIDENT EVIL GENESIS composer Marco Beltrami, Marilyn Manson, and director/writer/producer Paul Anderson.
In: Spectator v22 n2 Autumn 2002 Pages: 12-23
Title: Hands-On HorrorAuthor: KRZYWINSKA, Tanya Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Explores how horror videogames, such as RESIDENT EVIL 3 and UNDYING, structure their interactive 'manichean' gameplay to allow the player to act on events & experience more intense emotions than that achieved by the horror film.
In: Fangoria n212 May 2002 Pages: 48-52
Title: Director in ResidenceAuthor: SALISBURY, Mark Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director Paul W.S. Anderson comments on his film RESIDENT EVIL.
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n10 9 Mar 2002 Page: 23
Title: FilmkritikenArticle type: CreditsLanguage: German
In: Empire n157 July 2002 Page: 131
Title: [Empire - n157 July 2002: no known title]Author: HEWITT, Chris Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: StarBurst vSpec n52 Summer Movies Pages: 50-53
Title: RESIDENT EVILAuthor: CARO, Jason Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v12 n6 June 2002 Pages: 50-51
Title: ReviewsAuthor: MAYERS, Dan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Shivers n97 Jun/Jul 2002 Pages: 14-17
Title: [Shivers - n97 Jun/Jul 2002: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n286 June 2002 Page: 54
Title: RESIDENT EVILAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 18 Mar 2002 Page: 24
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: FOUNDAS, Scott Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Fangoria n211 April 2002 Pages: 16-21,82
Title: RESIDENT EVIL: Girls, Guns and GhoulsAuthor: SALISBURY, Mark Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Cast and crew of RESIDENT EVIL comment on their respective role and making of the film.
In: Screen International n1348 15 Mar 2002 Page: 20
Title: Zombie horror never comes to life.Author: HAZELTON, John Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: StarBurst vSpec. n48 June 2001 Pages: 6-14
Title: Sci-fi blockbuster film previewArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Preview of summer 2001 sci-fi blockbusters.
In: Empire n145 July 2001 Page: 50
Title: Front row: pipeline: on setAuthor: GRAYSON, Steve Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A report from the set of RESIDENT EVIL, a movie version of the video game.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v367 n20 13 Mar 2001 Page: 29
Title: ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1307 04 May 2001 Page: 37
Title: Production Focus (Germany)Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1301 23 Mar 2001 Page: 17
Title: UK Round-upArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1327 5 Oct 2001 Page: 18
Title: Case study: Resident Evil: Ground Zero.Author: BLANEY, Martin Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
Description: Production report on the making of a film version of the popular horror video game, RESIDENT EVIL: GROUND ZERO, a German-UK-French co-production.
Author: Paszkiewicz, Katarzyna Pages: xiv, 281 pages
Description: The book also includes chapters on the film The final girls (2015) and the TV series Scream (2015-) and Scream queens (2015-17).
Title: zombie renaissance in popular culture
Author: HUBNER, Laura Pages: xi, 226 pages
Title: Race, gender, and sexuality in post-apocalyptic TV and film
Author: Gurr, Barbara Pages: x, 183 pages
Title: European nightmares: horror cinema in Europe since 1945
Author: ALLMER, Patricia Pages: xii, 276 pages
Dates: 2002 (Copyright), 21 June 2002 (Release)Countries: Germany, United Kingdom, FranceDirector: Paul W.S. Anderson
Synopsis: A top secret military research laboratory nicknamed 'The Hive' is compromised when a deadly virus is released into the ventilation system. A computer called the Red Queen, which controls The Hive, shuts down the base - preventing escape by the workers inside - and starts cleansing the interior. A group of soldiers are sent in to shut down the Red Queen but in the process they release the inhabitants, turned into zombies by the virus.
Genre: Horror
Releases
Date: 21 March 2002Country: GermanyRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound) / SDDSRuntime: 100 mins Length: 2736 Metres
Credits
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©/Presented by: Constantin Film, ©/Production Company: New Legacy, Presented by/In association with: Davis Films, In association with: Impact Pictures, Supported by: Filmförderung in Berlin-Brandenburg, Supported by: FFA - Filmförderungsanstalt, FilmFernsehFonds Bayern, Executive Producer: Robert Kulzer, Executive Producer: Victor Hadida, Executive Producer: Daniel Kletzky, Executive Producer: Yoshiki Okamoto, Producer: Bernd Eichinger, Producer: Samuel Hadida, Producer: Jeremy Bolt, Producer: Paul W.S. Anderson, Co-producer: Chris Symes, Associate Producer: Mike Gabrawy, Production Executive: Christine Rothe, Unit Production Manager: Silvia Tollmann, Unit Production Manager (Model Unit): Muriel Gerard, Unit Manager: Esther Fischer, Heiko Schmidt, Unit Manager (2nd Unit): Alexej Stoljarow, Marian Goepel, Unit Supervisor (Model Unit): Chris Howes, Unit Workshop Supervisor (Model Unit): Kevin Gilmartin, Production Co-ordinator: Dorothee Specht, Production Co-ordinator (UK): Sammi Davis, Location Manager: Markus Schreiter, Post-production (Supervisor): Christine Jahn, Post-production (Co-ordinator): Isabel Prochnow, 2nd Unit Director: Bharat Nalluri, Assistant Director (1st): Jan Sebastian Ballhaus, Assistant Director (2nd): Simon Emanuel, Tonja Schürmann, Assistant Director (3rd): Torsten Neubauer, Paul Goldsmith, Assistant Director (2nd Unit 1st): Sherard Jayasuriya, Till Martinsen, Script Supervisor: Caroline Sax, Script Supervisor (2nd Unit): Karen Lee Fulham, Casting (UK Director): Suzanne M. Smith, Casting (US Director): Robyn Ray, Casting (US Associate): Wendy Gigler, Casting (Undead): TANZZONE GBR, Casting (Undead): Jörg Mehlem, Norbert Kliesch, Casting (ADR Voice): Louis Elman, Screenplay: Paul W.S. Anderson, Based on video game 'Resident Evil' by: Capcom, Director of Photography: David Johnson, [Additional Photography]: James Gardner, 2nd Unit Director of Photography: Sue Gibson, Model Unit Director of Photography: Simon Margetts, Camera Operator: Jörg Widmer, Camera Operator (2nd Unit): Udo 'Jay' Ravenstein, Steadicam Operator: Jörg Widmer, Visual Effects Supervisor: Richard Yuricich, Visual Effects Co-ordinator: Muriel Gerard, Visual Effects: The Computer Film Company, Visual Effects Editor: Paul Elman, Margit Wiltschko, Digital Lab: The Computer Film Company, Special Effects Supervisor (2nd Unit): Karl-Heinz Bochnig, Special Effects Senr Technicn (2nd Unit): Christoph von Lengerke, Special Effects Technician (2nd Unit): Volker Lorig, Special Effects: Die Nefzers, Nefz (SFX Supervisor): Gerd Feuchter, Nefz (SFX Floor Effects Supervisor): Bernd Rautenberg, Nefz (SFX Production Manager): Rolf Hanke, Nefz (SFX Foreman): Marcus Geiger, Nefz (SFX Senior Technician): Jens Schmiedel, Nefz (SFX Senior Technician): Wolfgang Higler, Herbert Blank, Nefz (SFX Technician): Marcus Schmidt, Nefz (SFX Technician): Armin Moritz, Nefz (SFX Technician): Albrecht von Bethman, Nefz (SFX Technician): Thomas Schulz, Ralf Wetzel, Nefz (SCAF Special Movement System): Leopold Plank, Nefz (SFX Creature Supervisor): Graham Longhurst, Special Effects/Armoury: Berliner Spezialeffekte, Special Effects/Armoury: Gerhard Voll, Special Effects/Armoury: Andreas Brandt, Special Effects/Armoury: Elke Trapp-Schneyer, Special Effects/Armoury: Ralf Häger, Special Effects/Armoury: Andy Stein, Special Effects/Armoury: Hanno Barwinski, Special Effects/Armoury: Daniela Stein, Special Effects/Armoury: Dieter Pausch, Special Effects/Armoury: Savvas Paratsis, Special Effects/Armoury: Jan Niesler, Special Effects/Armoury: Klaus Schmidt, Special Effects/Armoury: Stefan Putar, Reinhard Wagnitz, Model Maker (Model Unit): P.J. Simons, Model Maker (Model Unit): Jim Barr, Model Maker (Model Unit): Neil Damman, Model Maker (Model Unit): Simon Hewitt, Ben Hall, Sculptor (Model Unit): Adrian Getley, Animatronics Designer (Model Unit): Chris Coxon, Screen Graphics/3D Maps: A.M.X., Motion Control Operator (Model Unit): Robert Logan, Motion Control Camera: MagicMove, Motion Control Camera: Mitch Enzmann, Motion Control Camera: Jörg Lehnert, Steffen Zeugner, Editor: Alexander Berner, Production Designer: Richard Bridgland, Supervising Art Director: Tony Reading, Art Director: Jörg Baumgarten, Art Director (2nd Unit): Alan Stephen Payne, Set Decorator: Penny Crawford, Draughtsman: David Wood, Draughtsman: Philip Elton, Robert Reblin, Junior Draughtsman: Dean Clegg, Concept Illustrator: Ravi Bansal, Storyboard Artist: Brent Boates, Storyboard Artist: Steve Forest-Smith, Storyboard Artist: Martin Asbury, Costume Designer: Richard Bridgland, Costume Designer (Additional): Esther Walz, Additional Wardrobe/Dressmaker: Christiane Wolf, Additional Wardrobe/Dressmaker: Markus Schönfelder, Lisa Brzonkalla, 2nd Unit Wardrobe: Nina Hess, Make-up: Hasso von Hugo, Make-up/Hair Artist: Valeska Schitthelm, Make-up/Hair Artist: Friederike Rössler, Tanja Drewitz, 2nd Unit Make-up: Caroline Spill, Prosthetic/Animatronic Effects: Animated Extras, AnEx (Chief Supervisor): Pauline Fowler, AnEx (Workshop Production Manager): Emma Wright, AnEx (Workshop HoD Sculpting): Julian Murray, AnEx (Workshop HoD Mouldmaking): Giacomo Iovino, AnEx (Workshop HoD Foam Technician): David Stoneman, AnEx (Workshop HoD Painting/Finishing): Liz Murray, AnEx (Workshop HoD Mechanics): Chris Clarke, AnEx (Undead Prosthetics): Matthew Smith, AnEx (Undead Prosthetics): Duncan Jarman, AnEx (Undead Prosthetics): Andy Garner, AnEx (Undead Prosthetics): Barrie Gower, Julie Wright, AnEx (Creature Puppeteer): Chris Clarke, AnEx (Creature Puppeteer): Nick Martin, AnEx (Creature Puppeteer): Ben Palmer, AnEx (Creature Puppeteer): Martin Gaskell, Matthew Smith, AnEx (Undead Dobermanns Make-up): Matthew Smith, AnEx (Undead Dobermanns Make-up): Ben Palmer, AnEx (Undead Dobermanns Make-up): Caroline Spill, Martin Gaskell, Additional Undead Make-up: Mephisto Hasso von Hugo GmbH, Undead Contact Lenses: Reel Eyes Company, Title Design: Kemistry, Titles: Smoke & Mirrors, End Sequence Unit: Roadhouse Productions, Film Opticals: Blow Up Film (Munich), Film Opticals: Michael Otto, Martin Zwanzger, Original Score: Marco Beltrami, Marilyn Manson, Music Supervisor: Liz Gallacher, Technical Supervisor to Marco Beltrami: John Kurlander, Music Consultant: George Naschke, Music Counsel: Marc Diener, Sound Design: Marco Raab, Electronic Sound Design: Buck Sanders, Electronic Sound Design: Dennis Smith, Kevin Manthei, Sound Mixer: Roland Winke, Re-recording Mixer: Michael Kranz, Martin Steyer, Supervising Sound Editor: Stefan Busch, Supervising Sound Editor: Nigel Holland, Kyma Sound Editor: Mathis Nitschke, Sound Editor: Nico Krebs, Sound Editor: Frank Casaretto, Dialogue Supervisor: Fabian Schmidt, DJ Effects: Cutda Breakalot, Special Voice Artist: Peter Elliot, Kent Doering, ADR Supervisor: Bjørn O. Schroeder, ADR (Dialogue Coach): Judith Windsor, ADR Recordist: Andrew Stirk, ADR Recordist: Graeme Stoten, ADR Recordist: Matthew Skelding, ADR Recordist: Barnaby Smyth, ADR (US Studio): Warrenwood Studios, ADR (US Studio): Russell Farmarco, ADR (US Studio): Warren Kleiman, John Jackson, ADR (Spotting): Rory Farman, ADR Editor: Matt Grime, Foley Supervisor: Lisa Geffken, Foley Artist: Joern Poetzl, Foley Artist: Jo Fürst, Foley Mixer: Philipp Sellier, Foley Editor: Noemi Hampel, Stunt Co-ordinator: Volkhart Buff, Fight Co-ordinator: Jaymes Butler, Movement Coach/Choreographer: Warnar van Eeden, Dolby Consultant: Norbert Zich, Dialogue Coach: Ernestine Kahn, Animal Handler (Doberman Dogs): Birds & Animals (UK), Animal Handler (Doberman Dogs): Alvin Mears, Animal Handler (Doberman Dogs): Mark Forges, Animal Handler (Doberman Dogs): Julie Tottman, Joanna Vaughn, Animal Handlers: Hollygood's Filmtierschule
Cast
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Milla Jovovich (Alice), Michelle Rodriguez (Rain), Eric Mabius (Matt), James Purefoy (Spence), Martin Crewes (Kaplan), Colin Salmon (One), Ryan Mccluskey (Mr Grey), Oscar Pearce (Mr Red), Indra Ové (Ms Black), Anna Bolt (Dr Green), Joseph May (Dr Blue), Robert Tannion (Dr Brown), Heike Makatsch (Lisa), Jaymes Butler (Clarence), Stephen Billington (Mr White), Fiona Glascott (Ms Gold), Pasquale Aleardi (J.D.), Liz May Brice (medic), Torsten Jerabek (commando 1), Marc Logan-Black (commando 2), Michaela Dicker (Red Queen)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
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In: Screen International n1559 18 Aug 2006 Page: 21Title: Horror's fresh spurtAuthor: MITCHELL, Robert Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Looks at a number of horror films to be released in the UK in August and September 2006. Table shows the total gross of Pathé's top ten horror films in the UK (1999-2004).
In: Cinefantastique v36 n5 Oct/Nov 2004 Page: 62
Title: In review: DVD in briefAuthor: ALTMAN, Mark Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v13 n6 June 2003 Page: 65
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: LEYLAND, Matthew Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n298 May 2003 Page: 64
Title: Films on DVD: Resident EvilAuthor: VINCENT-RUDZKI, Jan Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n626 January 2003 Page: 95
Title: Home entertainmentAuthor: KEMPSTER, Grant Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n626 January 2003 Page: 95
Title: Home entertainment: games mistressAuthor: KEMPSTER, Grant Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Milla Jovovich comments on her role in RESIDENT EVIL.
In: Empire n167 May 2003 Page: 136
Title: PlayAuthor: [MD] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1343 8 Feb 2002 Page: 22
Title: Close up: Paul Anderson & Jeremy Bolt.Author: MINNS, Adam Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with the UK producer and director of RESIDENT EVIL based on the video game. The two are proud not to have re- lied on US cash for their $30m plus zombie thriller.
In: Cinefantastique v34 n2 April 2002 Pages: 10-13
Title: Resident evilAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details on the making of RESIDENT EVIL: GROUND ZERO, a movie based on capcom's best-selling computer game.
In: Music from the Movies n34 Jul/Aug 2002 Pages: 32-41
Title: Beware of bio hazards: Resident EvilAuthor: KOPPL, Rudy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Interviews with RESIDENT EVIL GENESIS composer Marco Beltrami, Marilyn Manson, and director/writer/producer Paul Anderson.
In: Spectator v22 n2 Autumn 2002 Pages: 12-23
Title: Hands-On HorrorAuthor: KRZYWINSKA, Tanya Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Explores how horror videogames, such as RESIDENT EVIL 3 and UNDYING, structure their interactive 'manichean' gameplay to allow the player to act on events & experience more intense emotions than that achieved by the horror film.
In: Fangoria n212 May 2002 Pages: 48-52
Title: Director in ResidenceAuthor: SALISBURY, Mark Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director Paul W.S. Anderson comments on his film RESIDENT EVIL.
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n10 9 Mar 2002 Page: 23
Title: FilmkritikenArticle type: CreditsLanguage: German
In: Empire n157 July 2002 Page: 131
Title: [Empire - n157 July 2002: no known title]Author: HEWITT, Chris Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: StarBurst vSpec n52 Summer Movies Pages: 50-53
Title: RESIDENT EVILAuthor: CARO, Jason Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v12 n6 June 2002 Pages: 50-51
Title: ReviewsAuthor: MAYERS, Dan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Shivers n97 Jun/Jul 2002 Pages: 14-17
Title: [Shivers - n97 Jun/Jul 2002: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n286 June 2002 Page: 54
Title: RESIDENT EVILAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 18 Mar 2002 Page: 24
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: FOUNDAS, Scott Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Fangoria n211 April 2002 Pages: 16-21,82
Title: RESIDENT EVIL: Girls, Guns and GhoulsAuthor: SALISBURY, Mark Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Cast and crew of RESIDENT EVIL comment on their respective role and making of the film.
In: Screen International n1348 15 Mar 2002 Page: 20
Title: Zombie horror never comes to life.Author: HAZELTON, John Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: StarBurst vSpec. n48 June 2001 Pages: 6-14
Title: Sci-fi blockbuster film previewArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Preview of summer 2001 sci-fi blockbusters.
In: Empire n145 July 2001 Page: 50
Title: Front row: pipeline: on setAuthor: GRAYSON, Steve Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A report from the set of RESIDENT EVIL, a movie version of the video game.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v367 n20 13 Mar 2001 Page: 29
Title: ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1307 04 May 2001 Page: 37
Title: Production Focus (Germany)Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1301 23 Mar 2001 Page: 17
Title: UK Round-upArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1327 5 Oct 2001 Page: 18
Title: Case study: Resident Evil: Ground Zero.Author: BLANEY, Martin Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
Description: Production report on the making of a film version of the popular horror video game, RESIDENT EVIL: GROUND ZERO, a German-UK-French co-production.
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
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Title: Final girls, feminism and popular cultureAuthor: Paszkiewicz, Katarzyna Pages: xiv, 281 pages
Description: The book also includes chapters on the film The final girls (2015) and the TV series Scream (2015-) and Scream queens (2015-17).
Title: zombie renaissance in popular culture
Author: HUBNER, Laura Pages: xi, 226 pages
Title: Race, gender, and sexuality in post-apocalyptic TV and film
Author: Gurr, Barbara Pages: x, 183 pages
Title: European nightmares: horror cinema in Europe since 1945
Author: ALLMER, Patricia Pages: xii, 276 pages