Zach Cregger Directs New Resident Evil Film
Filmmaker Zach Cregger has completely rejuvenated the Resident Evil film franchise with a new R-rated adaptation released on Friday, September 18, according to film reviews. Leaving six original films and the reboot Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City behind, Cregger wrote and directed a 90-minute thrill ride starring Austin Abrams, Kali Reis, Paul Walter Hauser, Will Merrick, and Zach Cherry, with Shay Hatten co-writing the screenplay.
Plot and Character Arc for Bryan
Lead actor Austin Abrams plays Bryan, a medical courier who takes a last-minute assignment on a snowy winter night to deliver an urgent package to a hospital in Raccoon City. According to reviewers, Bryan’s journey turns chaotic when his car hits a catatonic woman on a remote road, leading to encounters with zombie-like beasts, a crying little girl in a motor home, and infected townspeople. Cregger and Shay Hatten built running gags around Bryan’s near-fatal attempts to aid strangers and his struggles with padlocks and firearms.
Cast Additions and Set Pieces
Along the way, Bryan receives a ride from Carl, an Umbrella Academy scientist played by Paul Walter Hauser, and Maxine, an armed escort and driver played by Kali Reis, according to film coverage. Maxine informs Bryan that his package contains a desperately needed antidote to the infection sweeping the area. The film features high-paced set pieces, including a sequence where Bryan dodges exploding bodies and navigates a Homerian odyssey to the top floor of a hospital.
FAQ
When was the new Resident Evil film released?
According to release details, the film debuted on Friday, September 18.
Who directed the new Resident Evil movie?
The film was written and directed by Zach Cregger, with Shay Hatten serving as co-screenwriter.
Who stars in the film?
The cast includes Austin Abrams, Kali Reis, Paul Walter Hauser, Will Merrick, and Zach Cherry.
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