The genre is a combination of a sci-fi and horror. The reason being is the use of science labs and scientist conducting experiments. The horror side is show by the dark colours, the build of music to create tension and the zombie characters.
What production context does Resident Evil fit into?
The production context is Hollywood because of the high budget of $33,000,000. The effects used had a very high standard compared to film realised around the same time. Also the actors in the film such as Michelle Rodriguez and Eric Mabius are famous Hollywood actors.
Were there any stars involved in Resident Evil?
Yes there are stars such as Colin Salmon who was is James Bond and now currently starring in Arrow; Michelle Rodriguez who was in Fast & Furious and Avatar; and Eric Mabius who played Daniel Meade in Ugly Betty. The reason for this is that it will draw people towards the film and help promote it.
How did the narrative, dialogue, characters and location relate to the production context?
The one main give away for the production context is the American accents used. The whole narrative of a virus escaping a secret lab and turning them into zombies is very typical of a Hollywood production. The military characters and the use of the guns in the film also show the production context. The set and location looked very “high-tech” with the science labs and technology. This reflects the high budget the film had.
How did the technology used relate to the production context?
Compared to a British or Bollywood production, Hollywood is at the highest standard. They use all the latest CGI and special effects rather than using visual effects. The dogs in the film show their standard of the production. They were created by CGI and compared to the film “Dog Soldiers” – which was also realised in 2002 – Resident Evil looks ahead of its time simply by using better technology rather than using visual effects like “Dog Soldiers.”
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