Zombies in Resident Evil

Zombies (ゾンビ, Zonbi) are recurring antagonists within the fictional universe of Japanese video game company Capcom's multimedia franchise Resident Evil, known in Japan as Biohazard. Introduced in the 1996 video game Resident Evil, they are mutated creatures with cannibalistic urges and severe epidermal necrosis. The zombies are usually created by biological weaponry, genetic manipulation, or parasitic symbiosis, unlike the corporeal revenants with mythological and supernatural origins common in other works of horror and fantasy. The game's sequels and film adaptations have also featured other types of zombies and related creatures that are presented as more agile, vicious, and intelligent opponents.

The Resident Evil franchise's zombies and associated creatures are widely recognized as among the most memorable video game depictions of horror themes and as an influential element of the survival horror genre.

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