‘Resident Evil’ tops box office; ‘Spider-Man’, ‘The Odyssey’ extend records

Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil” film secured an impressive box office opening this weekend, pulling in sixty million dollars across North American cinemas. This debut represents a franchise record and a powerful opening for the director. Following closely behind in the charts were “Practical Magic 2” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” Overall, horror continues to prove its strength at the domestic box office throughout the year.