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New Resident Evil movie trailer released, featuring game references and September 18 release date
Key points
- New Resident Evil movie trailer released.
- Film directed by Zach Cregger, set for September 18 release.
- Features an original story with references to the games.
- Bryan (Austin Abrams) is a medical courier in the story.
Trailer Release and Movie Details
A new trailer for the upcoming Resident Evil movie has been released. The film, directed by Zach Cregger, is scheduled to hit theaters on September 18. This movie offers an original story that takes place on the outskirts of the Resident Evil 2 game's setting.
Game References and Tone
Director Zach Cregger has included several Easter eggs and nods to the Resident Evil games within the film, some of which are visible in the latest trailer. These include a typewriter, a box of shotgun shells, and a medical pack. The trailer also aims to evoke a survival horror tone similar to that of the games.
Plot Overview
The movie's plot follows Bryan, portrayed by Austin Abrams, a medical courier who undertakes a risky delivery job outside of Raccoon City. The narrative quickly devolves into a struggle for survival as Bryan encounters creatures and fights in an abandoned farmhouse, with unsettling scenes such as a small hand emerging from a cot in a blood-splattered hospital.
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A new trailer for the upcoming Resident Evil movie, directed by Zach Cregger, has been released, showcasing an original story with nods to the video games. The film is set to premiere on September 18. This release provides fans with a further look at the movie's tone and its connection to the game series.