Resident Evil: The Final Chapter

Resident Evil: The Final Chapter

Year: 2017

Runtime: 106 min

Language: English

Director: Paul W.S. Anderson

Budget: $40M

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With humanity facing extinction, Alice confronts her deepest fears and battles the Umbrella Corporation's schemes. Her mission is to reclaim The Hive, the unsettling heart of Raccoon City's destruction and the key to the corporation's ultimate plan. She must face relentless hordes of the undead and powerful new enemies in a final, desperate fight for survival.

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1

Dr. Marcus's Desperate Experiment

In a bold attempt to cure his daughter, Alicia, Dr. James Marcus injects her and other children with the T-virus, a risky untested embryonic project. This reckless decision leads to disastrous consequences when one of the children transforms into a zombie, sparking chaos and forcing Marcus to order the termination of the project.

2

Project Termination

Following the outbreak caused by the T-virus injection, Dr. Marcus erases all research data and prohibits Dr. Charles Ashford from pursuing the project further. This decision weighs heavily on Ashford, who had been hoping to use the T-virus to save his own daughter, Angela.

3

Alice Wakes in Ruins

Fast forward to the present, Alice awakens in the devastated wreckage of the White House after being betrayed by her ally, Albert Wesker. This moment marks the beginning of her new perilous journey in a world overrun by the undead.

White House
4

The Red Queen's Ultimatum

The Red Queen confronts Alice with a daunting ultimatum: infiltrate the Hive within 48 hours to prevent the Umbrella Corporation from unleashing a deadly airborne anti-virus. This mission comes at an enormous personal cost, as her own life hangs in the balance.

Hive
5

Encounter with Dr. Isaacs

As Alice navigates the dangers surrounding her, she falls prey to a malicious trap set by Dr. Alexander Isaacs. Here, she uncovers the shocking truth that the Isaacs she previously killed was merely a clone, adding further complexity to her dire situation.

6

Allies in Raccoon City

Seeking refuge in Raccoon City, Alice meets a diverse group of survivors, including Doc, Abigail, Christian, Cobalt, Razor, and Claire Redfield. Their fragile alliance is quickly tested when Isaacs' convoy arrives, leading to a chaotic encounter with a horde of zombies.

Raccoon City
7

Battle with the Undead

In a valiant effort to fend off the zombie attack, Alice and her newfound allies engage in a fierce battle, ultimately rescuing Isaacs' human captives. However, their victory comes at a cost, as one of their own, Cobalt, tragically succumbs to injuries.

8

Confronting the Red Queen's Dilemma

Alice faces a moral quandary when the Red Queen reveals her intentions to protect human life while being programmed to avoid harming Umbrella personnel. This paradox places Alice in a precarious position as she realizes the extent of Isaacs' malicious plans.

9

Tragic Losses in the Hive

As Alice and her companions move deeper into the Hive, they encounter lethal traps that lead to the deaths of Abigail and Razor. These losses further intensify the group's resolve as they prepare to confront Isaacs.

Hive
10

Doc's Betrayal

Alice and Doc formulate a plan to plant explosives in the Hive, but their efforts are thwarted when Doc's true allegiance as an Umbrella spy is revealed. This betrayal shatters their trust and leaves the group vulnerable in their fight against Isaacs.

11

Alicia Marcus Awakens

In a shocking twist, Alicia Marcus, co-owner of Umbrella, emerges from cryogenic stasis. Her presence brings a new sense of urgency and potential chaos, as she holds critical connections to the origins of the T-virus.

12

The Revelation of Alice's Origins

Isaacs divulges a startling revelation to Alice: she is a genetic clone of Alicia Marcus. This shocking discovery alters Alice’s perception of herself and her purpose within the turmoil of the Umbrella Corporation's machinations.

13

Final Confrontation with Isaacs

Alice and Claire unite for a climactic showdown against Isaacs, as Alicia uploads cherished memories into a digital archive. The battle escalates fiercely, culminating in a decisive moment where Alice cleverly triggers a grenade, leading to Isaacs' downfall.

Hive
14

Releasing the Anti-Virus

In a final gambit to release the anti-virus, Alice faces a clone of Isaacs once more. Although the clone neutralizes the duplicate, it ultimately falls victim to the hordes of undead, leaving the fate of Alice hanging in the balance.

15

The Anti-Virus Released

Against all odds, Alice successfully releases the anti-virus, unleashing its cleansing properties upon the undead surrounding her. As Alice struggles against fatigue, she narrowly avoids doom when the trigger mechanisms of destruction activate on Wesker and Alicia.

16

Aftermath and New Beginnings

Claire awakens to find Alice alive, thanks to the anti-virus that purged the T-virus from her system. With the anti-virus now on the verge of global dissemination, Alice vows to continue her fight against the T-virus, determined to ensure a safer world.

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