15 Greatest Resident Evil Moments Ever
4. A Hunter's Perspective - Resident Evil
Before the Licker, there was the Hunter. Before that blood drip-dripping corridor scene, there were these amphibian nightmares.
Conspicuously hidden from any pre-release information, I think it's safe to say no one was expecting this on their return trip to the mansion after the guardhouse. I mean, who would? We've already dealt with some pretty nasty things, who was expecting more to come out of the woodwork?
When that FMV kicks in, my mind went: "Oh, that's probably another dog from the courtyard or something..."
Until whatever it is vaults up a lift shaft... and opens doors with clawed hands.
I wasn't ready for the camera pan, the reveal of this lizard-like nightmare. The "tak, tak" of its claws on the floor put the fear into me. It cemented its great moment with a leap, lopping my brain carrier of the burden of being attached to my shoulders.
I'm not saying Hunters are the greatest enemy in the series, although they're up at the top end. But as far as greatest moments go, it's up there with zombie turn.
But there's still one that tops it...