Davis Films is a French independent film production company founded by Samuel Hadida in 1990. It is best known for producing the Resident Evil and Silent Hill film series adapted from video games.
It has been acting since the 1990s in partnership with other independent film companies in Hollywood, including Lionsgate, New Line Cinema, Screen Gems and Millennium Media. They were also in partnership with bigger Hollywood companies as well, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Studios, DreamWorks Pictures and Columbia Pictures.
Films Year Film Distributor Notes1993Only the Strong20th Century Fox (United States)PolyGram Filmed Entertainment (International)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)True RomanceWarner Bros. Pictures (United States)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)Killing ZoeOctober Films (United States)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)NecronomiconNew Line Cinema (United States)BAC Films (France)Pioneer LDC (Japan)1995The ExpertNew City Releasing (United States)Crying FreemanMetropolitan Filmexport (France)1996FreewayRepublic Pictures (United States)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)The Adventures of PinocchioNew Line Cinema (United States)Barrandov Biografia (Czech Republic)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)PolyGram Filmed Entertainment (United Kingdom & Benelux)CineVox (through Warner Bros. Pictures; Germany & Austria)France only; Uncredited in the US1997Rhinoceros Hunting in BudapestMetropolitan Filmexport (France)NirvanaCecchi Gori Distribution (Italy)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)1998LegionnaireSterling Home Entertainment (United States)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)France only; Uncredited in the US1999The Big Brass RingMillennium Films (United States)Uncredited; under Samuel Hadida InfernoSony Pictures Home Entertainment (United States)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)France only; Uncredited in the USFreeway II: Confessions of a TrickbabyFull Moon Features (United States)2001Brotherhood of the WolfMetropolitan Filmexport (France)Focus Features (United States)2002Resident EvilConstantin Film (Germany)Pathé and FilmFour (United Kingdom)Sony Pictures Releasing (United States)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)SweatMetropolitan Filmexport (France)SpiderOdeon Films (Canada)Helkon UK (United Kingdom)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)2004Turn Left at the End of the WorldMetro Communications (Israel)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)Resident Evil: ApocalypseConstantin Film (Germany)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)Alliance Atlantis (Canada)Sony Pictures Releasing (United States and United Kingdom)Five Children and ItMetropolitan Filmexport (France)Battle of the BravePathé (United Kingdom)Warner Home VideoMetropolitan Filmexport (France)Capitol Films (International)The Bridge of San Luis ReyMetropolitan Filmexport (France)Sony Pictures Releasing (Spain)2005Good Night, and Good LuckWarner Independent Pictures (United States)Redbus Film Distribution (United Kingdom)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)Tohokushinsha (Japan)The AuraBuena Vista International (Argentina)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)DominoMetropolitan Filmexport (France)New Line Cinema (United States)Entertainment Film Distributors (United Kingdom)Summit Entertainment (International)LassieEntertainment Film Distributors (United Kingdom)Roadside Attractions and IDP Distribution (United States)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)2006Silent HillAlliance Atlantis (Canada)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)Sony Pictures Releasing (United States)Perfume: The Story of a MurdererConstantin Film (Germany)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)Filmax (Spain)DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures (United States)Summit Entertainment (International)The Black DahliaUniversal Pictures (United States)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)Warner Bros. Pictures (Germany)France only; Uncredited in the US2007Resident Evil: ExtinctionConstantin Film (Germany)Alliance Atlantis (Canada)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)Sony Pictures Releasing (United States and United Kingdom)2009The Imaginarium of Doctor ParnassusLionsgate UK (United Kingdom)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)E1 Entertainment (Canada)Solomon KaneMetropolitan Filmexport (France)Entertainment Film Distributors (United Kingdom)Radius-TWC (United States)2010Resident Evil: AfterlifeConstantin Film (Germany)Sony Pictures Releasing (United States and United Kingdom)Alliance Films (Canada)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)2011BlitzLionsgate UK (United Kingdom)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)Conan the BarbarianLionsgate Films (United States)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)France only; Uncredited in the USSalmon Fishing in the YemenLionsgate UK (United Kingdom)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)2012Resident Evil: RetributionConstantin Film (Germany)Sony Pictures Releasing (United States)Alliance Films (Canada)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)Silent Hill: RevelationAlliance Films (Canada)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)Lionsgate Films (United States)2013The Railway ManParamount Pictures and Transmission Films (Australia)Ascot Elite Entertainment Group (Switzerland)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)Lionsgate UK (United Kingdom)2014The Expendables 3Lionsgate Films (United States)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)France only; Uncredited in the USSin City: A Dame to Kill ForDimension Films (United States)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)2015The Scent of MandarinMetropolitan Filmexport (France)Un plus une2016CriminalLionsgate Films (United States)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)France only; Uncredited in the USFanny's JourneyMetropolitan Filmexport (France)Mechanic: ResurrectionLionsgate Films (United States)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)France only; Uncredited in the USResident Evil: The Final ChapterConstantin Film (Germany)Sony Pictures Releasing (United Kingdom, United States, Canada and Australia)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)2017Loue-moi!Metropolitan Filmexport (France)The Hitman's BodyguardLionsgate Films (United States)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)France only; Uncredited in the USPapillonBleecker Street (United States)Blitz (Serbia & Montenegro)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)Everyone's LifeMetropolitan Filmexport (France)2018Love AddictBelleville CopHunter KillerLionsgate Films (United States)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)France only; Uncredited in the USLa voix humaineMetropolitan Filmexport (France)2019HellboyLionsgate Films (United States)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)France only; Uncredited in the USThe Best Years of a LifeMetropolitan Filmexport (France)AndyLucky DayMetropolitan Filmexport (France)Elevation Pictures (Canada)Lionsgate Films (United States)Rambo: Last BloodLionsgate Films (United States)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)France only; Uncredited in the USSisters in ArmsMetropolitan Filmexport (France)The OutpostScreen Media (United States)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)France only; Uncredited in the US2021Hitman's Wife's BodyguardLionsgate Films (United States)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)Till DeathScreen Media (United States)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)JoltAmazon Studios (United States)Uncredited; under Victor Hadida Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon CitySony Pictures Releasing (United States and United Kingdom)Constantin Film (Germany)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)2022Crimes of the FutureSphere Films (Canada)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)Vertigo Films (United Kingdom)Argonauts Distribution (Greece)France only; Uncredited in the US, UK, Canada and GreeceLa TraverséeMetropolitan Filmexport (France)MarloweMetropolitan Filmexport (France)Open Road Films (United States)2023The OfferingDecal (United States)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)France only; Uncredited in the USIn the Land of Saints and SinnersNetflix (United Kingdom and Ireland)Samuel Goldwyn Films (United States)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)France only; Uncredited in the US, UK and IrelandExpend4blesLionsgate Films (United States)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)France only; Uncredited in the USThe PiperSamuel Goldwyn Films (United States)Uncredited; under Victor Hadida FloMetropolitan Filmexport (France)The BricklayerVertical (United States)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)France only; Uncredited in the US2024Race for Glory: Audi vs. LanciaMetropolitan Filmexport (France)01 Distribution (Italy)Signature Entertainment (United Kingdom)Wanted ManQuiver Distribution (United States)Uncredited; under Victor Hadida KaliAmazon Prime Video & Metropolitan Filmexport (France)Hellboy: The Crooked ManKetchup Entertainment (United States)Uncredited; under Victor Hadida The CrowLionsgate Films (United States)Entertainment Film Distributors (United Kingdom)Metropolitan Filmexport (France)SubservienceXYZ Films (United States)Uncredited; under Victor Hadida Dirty AngelsLionsgate Films (United States)2025The Ice TowerMetropolitan Filmexport (France)Guns UpVertical (United States)Uncredited; under Victor Hadida Red SonjaSamuel Goldwyn Films (United States)2026Return to Silent HillMetropolitan Filmexport (France)Cineverse (United States) ShelterBlack Bear Pictures (United States)Uncredited; under Victor HadidaResident EvilSony Pictures Releasing (United States)Constantin Film (Germany)Metropolitan Filmexport (France) Upcoming Year Film Distributor Notes2027John RamboLionsgate Films (United States)France only; Uncredited in the US TBAFleurMetropolitan Filmexport (France)Trompe-La-MortHouse of NightHighland Film Group (United States)Untitled Fatal Frame/Project Zero filmTBA
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