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* Sherry Birkin throwing the jar of acid at [[spoiler: Chief Irons]] to escape is very similar to what Fiona can do to Riccardo in the videogame [[VideoGame/HauntingGround]], a lesser known Capcom survival horror game which shares certain elements with Resident Evil.

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* Sherry Birkin throwing the jar of acid at [[spoiler: Chief Irons]] to escape is very similar to what Fiona can do to Riccardo in the videogame [[VideoGame/HauntingGround]], [[Videogame/HauntingGround]], a lesser known Capcom survival horror game which shares certain elements with Resident Evil.
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* Sherry Birkin throwing the jar of acid at [[spoiler: Chief Irons]] to escape is very similar to what Fiona can do to Riccardo in the videogame [[VideoGame/HauntingGround]], a lesser known Capcom survival horror game which shares certain elements with Resident Evil.

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* In the hallway outside the room where you get the bronze gear, one of the boards covering up a window has [[Literature/TheShining REDRUM]] written on it.

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* In the hallway outside the room where you get the bronze gear, one of the boards covering up a window has [[Literature/TheShining REDRUM]] written on it.


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* In the hallway outside the room where you get the bronze gear, one of the boards covering up a window has [[Literature/TheShining REDRUM]] written on it.
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* Speaking of her original jacket, the default one in the Remake has the same symbol as it stenciled on the back.
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* The game makes a reference to it's original self with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jOgYNpbZFo&feature=youtu.be&t=4m43s this help wanted ad]].

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* The game makes a reference to it's its original self with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jOgYNpbZFo&feature=youtu.be&t=4m43s this help wanted ad]].
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* The game makes a reference to it's original self with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jOgYNpbZFo&feature=youtu.be&t=4m43sthis help wanted ad]].

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* The game makes a reference to it's original self with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jOgYNpbZFo&feature=youtu.be&t=4m43sthis be&t=4m43s this help wanted ad]].
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* Leon's name itself is a reference to Film/LeonTheProfessional. This is further driven home by the moniker of his signature sidearm, ''Matilda''.



* In the remake, when Sherry is being chased by Irons she locks a door to keep him out only for Irons to ax the door down in a clear reference to ''The Shining''.

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** In addition, a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jOgYNpbZFo&feature=youtu.be&t=3m43s disaster notice]] in the game makes references to a freelance photographer by the name of "Frank East".
** A Colombian Roastmasters standee can be found at the gas station at the start of the game.
* In the remake, when Sherry is being chased by Irons she locks a door to keep him out only for Irons to ax the door down in a clear reference to ''The Shining''.''Film/TheShining''.
** ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzQc8-pB7k4&feature=youtu.be&t=30s Heeere's Brian!]]''
* The game makes a reference to it's original self with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jOgYNpbZFo&feature=youtu.be&t=4m43sthis help wanted ad]].
* Underneath the precinct map on the blackboard in the Operations room are the crossed-out names of several staff members who worked on the original game. A similar list can be found on the plaques at the foot of the Goddess statue in the main hall.


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** Oh no, it doesn't just stop there, as the license plate of his Jeep at the start of the game also reads "[[LeetLingo M4T-ILD4]]".
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* Leon's "Arklay Sheriff" and "Noir" costumes in the remake are presumably so named because calling them "[[Series/TheWalkingDead Deputy Grimes]]" and "[[VideoGame/TheEvilWithin Det. Castellanos]]" might have caused some legal issues.

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* Leon's "Arklay Sheriff" and "Noir" costumes in the remake are presumably so named because calling them "[[Series/TheWalkingDead Deputy Grimes]]" and "[[VideoGame/TheEvilWithin Det. Castellanos]]" might have caused some legal issues. The ''Walking Dead'' reference goes even further in the intro, which looked straight out of the TV series.

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* Claire's motorbike in the remake has the license plate MD3 IN H3VN. When observed carefully it actually makes out the words "Made in Heaven", which is not only a Queen reference but a reference to the back of her jacket from the original game.

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* Claire's motorbike in the remake has the license plate MD3 [=MD3=] IN H3VN.[=H3VN=]. When observed carefully it actually makes out the words "Made in Heaven", which is not only a Queen reference but a reference to the back of her jacket from the original game.
* The name of Leon's handgun in the Remake is "Matilda", a reference to ''Film/TheProfessional'', where the main characters are named Léon and Mathilda. It's also StealthPun, since Leon's partner, Ada, is a reference to ''Film/{{Nikita}}'', and Léon from ''The Professional'' was based off of the character Victor the Cleaner in ''Nikita'', both of whom were played by Creator/JeanReno, and both films were directed by Creator/LucBesson.
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* Claire's motorbike in the remake has the liscence MD3 IN H3VN. When observed carefully it actually makes out the words "Made in Heaven" Which is not only a Queen reference, But a reference to the back of her jacket from the original game.

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* Claire's motorbike in the remake has the liscence license plate MD3 IN H3VN. When observed carefully it actually makes out the words "Made in Heaven" Which Heaven", which is not only a Queen reference, But reference but a reference to the back of her jacket from the original game.
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* Claire's motorbike in the remake has the liscence MD3 IN H3VN. When observed carefully it actually makes out the words "Made in Heaven" Which is only a Queen reference, But a reference to the back of her jacket from the original game.

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* Claire's motorbike in the remake has the liscence MD3 IN H3VN. When observed carefully it actually makes out the words "Made in Heaven" Which is not only a Queen reference, But a reference to the back of her jacket from the original game.
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* Claire's motorbike in the remake has the liscence MD3 H3VN with the letters I and N in the middle of the liscence numbers. When observed carefully it actually makes out the words "Made in Heaven" Which is only a Queen reference, But a reference to the back of her jacket from the original game.

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* Claire's motorbike in the remake has the liscence MD3 H3VN with the letters I and N in the middle of the liscence numbers.IN H3VN. When observed carefully it actually makes out the words "Made in Heaven" Which is only a Queen reference, But a reference to the back of her jacket from the original game.
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* Claire's motorbike in the remake has the liscence MD3 H3VN with the letters I and N in the middle of the liscence numbers. When observed carefully it actually makes out the words "Made in Heaven" Which is only a Queen reference, But a reference to the back of her jacket from the original game.
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* One of the Umbrella NEST scientists is named [[WesternAnimation/{{Archer}} Cyril Archer]].
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* In the remake, when Sherry is being chased by Irons she locks a door to keep him out only for Irons to ax the door down in a clear reference to ''The Shining''.
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*** The remake restores it, but with fewer zombies (at least until the cell doors open...)
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* In the remake, Chris's desk has a couple of CDs that can also be found in VideoGame/DeadRising.

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* In the remake, Chris's desk has a couple of CDs [=CDs=] that can also be found in VideoGame/DeadRising.
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* In the remake, Chris's desk has a copy of an album titled "Love Session" by Billie Cook. This CD can also be found in VideoGame/DeadRising.

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* In the remake, Chris's desk has a copy couple of an album titled "Love Session" by Billie Cook. This CD CDs that can also be found in VideoGame/DeadRising.
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* The new name for Claire's Handgun in the remake, JMB Hp3, is a reference to the designer of the gun and it's real life name (John Moses Browning and Hi-Power respectively).

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* The new name for Claire's Handgun in the remake, JMB Hp3, Hp 3, is a reference to the designer of the gun and it's real life name (John Moses Browning and Hi-Power respectively).
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* The new name for Claire's Handgun in the remake, JMB Hp3, is a reference to the designer of the gun and it's real life name (John Moses Browning and Hi-Power respectively).

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* Leon's armored police uniform looks nothing like that of any other member of the RPD, but it ''does'' resemble the SWAT outfit Peter and Roger wear in the original ''Film/DawnOfTheDead1978'', except with integrated body armor.

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* Leon's armored police uniform looks nothing like that of any other member of the RPD, but it ''does'' resemble the SWAT outfit Peter and Roger wear in the original ''Film/DawnOfTheDead1978'', ''[[Film/DawnOfTheDead1978 Dawn of the Dead]]'', except with integrated body armor.


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* Elliot in the remake gets ripped in half by a hoard of zombies very similarly to Captain Rhodes in ''[[Film/DayOfTheDead1985 Day of the Dead]]''.
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* Leon's "Arklay Sheriff" and "Noir" costumes in the remake are presumably so named because calling them "[[Series/TheWalkingDead Sheriff Grimes]]" and "[[VideoGame/TheEvilWithin Det. Castellanos]]" might have caused some legal issues.

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* Leon's "Arklay Sheriff" and "Noir" costumes in the remake are presumably so named because calling them "[[Series/TheWalkingDead Sheriff Deputy Grimes]]" and "[[VideoGame/TheEvilWithin Det. Castellanos]]" might have caused some legal issues.
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* Leon's "Arklay Sheriff" and "Noir" costumes in the remake are presumably so named because calling them "[[Series/TheWalkingDead Sheriff Grimes]]" and "[[VideoGame/TheEvilWithin Det. Castellanos]]" might have caused some legal issues.
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** A hallway in the jailhouse, lined with holding cells containing disturbingly long-armed zombies reaching out through the bars, was clearly inspired by a scene from ''Film/TheSerpentAndTheRainbow''.

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** A hallway in the jailhouse, lined with holding cells containing disturbingly long-armed zombies reaching out through the bars, was clearly inspired by a scene from ''Film/TheSerpentAndTheRainbow''. The final game does have a similar first floor hallway where zombies reach through the boarded-up windows.
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** [[http://i3.minus.com/ibzZCphe25HIXo.jpg A hallway in the jailhouse]] clearly inspired by a scene from ''Film/TheSerpentAndTheRainbow'', lined with holding cells containing disturbingly long-armed zombies reaching out through the bars.

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** [[http://i3.minus.com/ibzZCphe25HIXo.jpg A hallway in the jailhouse]] clearly inspired by a scene from ''Film/TheSerpentAndTheRainbow'', jailhouse, lined with holding cells containing disturbingly long-armed zombies reaching out through the bars.bars, was clearly inspired by a scene from ''Film/TheSerpentAndTheRainbow''.

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* Leon's armored police uniform doesn't look anything at all like that of any other member of the RPD, but it ''does'' resemble the SWAT outfit Peter and Roger wear in the original ''Film/DawnOfTheDead1978'', 'cept with integrated body armor.

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* Leon's armored police uniform doesn't look anything at all looks nothing like that of any other member of the RPD, but it ''does'' resemble the SWAT outfit Peter and Roger wear in the original ''Film/DawnOfTheDead1978'', 'cept except with integrated body armor.



* One shoutout from ''Resident Evil 1.5'' that didn't make it into the finished product was [[http://i3.minus.com/ibzZCphe25HIXo.jpg a hallway in the jailhouse]] clearly inspired by a scene from ''Film/TheSerpentAndTheRainbow'', lined with holding cells containing disturbingly long-armed zombies reaching out through the bars.

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* One shoutout from ''Resident Evil 1.5'' had a few shoutouts that didn't make it into the finished product was product.
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[[http://i3.minus.com/ibzZCphe25HIXo.jpg a A hallway in the jailhouse]] clearly inspired by a scene from ''Film/TheSerpentAndTheRainbow'', lined with holding cells containing disturbingly long-armed zombies reaching out through the bars.



* On the street where the B Scenario starts you can see a [=DeLorean=] DMC-12 crashed near one of the buildings, a clear reference to ''Film/BackToTheFuture'' trilogy.

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* On the street where the B Scenario starts you can see a [=DeLorean=] DMC-12 crashed near one of the buildings, a clear reference to the ''Film/BackToTheFuture'' trilogy.trilogy.
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* On the street where the B Scenario starts you can see a DeLorean DMC-12 crashed near one of the buildings, a clear reference to ''Film/BackToTheFuture'' trilogy.

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* On the street where the B Scenario starts you can see a DeLorean [=DeLorean=] DMC-12 crashed near one of the buildings, a clear reference to ''Film/BackToTheFuture'' trilogy.
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* On the street where the B Scenario starts you can see a DeLorean DMC-12 crashed near one of the buildings, a clear reference to ''Film/Back to the Future'' trilogy.

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* On the street where the B Scenario starts you can see a DeLorean DMC-12 crashed near one of the buildings, a clear reference to ''Film/Back to the Future'' ''Film/BackToTheFuture'' trilogy.

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