Resident Evil: Vihkainen Yö Film Set for October 5 China Release
The film Resident Evil: Vihkainen Yö will be released in mainland China on October 5. This marks the Resident Evil series' return to Chinese cinemas after a nine-year absence.
The new Resident Evil film, titled Resident Evil: Vihkainen Yö, is set to premiere in mainland China on October 5. The release will feature multiple formats, including CINITY, IMAX, China Giant Screen, 4DX, and SCREENX, aiming to deliver an immersive horror experience for audiences.
This release signifies the Resident Evil franchise's return to Chinese cinemas after a nine-year hiatus. The film is directed by Zach Cregger, known for "Barbarian" and "Wicked," and stars Austin Abrams, Paul Walter Hauser, Zach Cherry, and Eiza González.
The movie follows a medical courier named Brian who finds himself caught in a viral outbreak in Raccoon City. Director Cregger previously stated that the film is not a direct adaptation of a specific game or character. Instead, it presents a new story within the Resident Evil universe, with a timeline roughly concurrent with "Resident Evil 2." He emphasized a desire to avoid retelling Leon S. Kennedy's story or replicating the game's plot.
Resident Evil: Vihkainen Yö is the latest cinematic installment based on the popular survival horror game series. Official advisories recommend that minors exercise caution when deciding to watch the film.