Review: ‘Resident Evil Requiem’ captures three eras of a landmark franchise

“Resident Evil” has introduced several heroes across its 30-year history, but its main villain has lived in the shadows. It’s not Albert Wesker, but rather, the man pulling the strings behind the evil corporation Umbrella — Lord Oswell Spencer.

The billionaire virologist has his fingerprints all over the series. He built the zombie-filled mansion in the original game. He was behind the Wesker Project that created a major antagonist. Spencer learned his trade under the Mother Miranda, whose...