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From "Weapons" director Zach Cregger, the new "Resident Evil" film, "Resident Evil: Outbreak Night," is set to release this week, and the first wave of reactions is officially in. The social media embargo for press screenings has lifted, and critics and journalists are sharing their initial thoughts—with the consensus being overwhelmingly positive and full of praise.
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This version of "Resident Evil" is co-written by Cregger and Shay Hatten, who also co-penned "Army of the Dead". The cast includes Paul Walter Hauser, Zach Cherry, and boxer Kali Reis, who has been focusing more on her acting career in recent years.
The story's protagonist is played by Austin Abrams, known for his roles in "Weapons" and the HBO series "Euphoria". He portrays a selfish, down-on-his-luck courier who unexpectedly becomes a hero when he must protect a young girl infected with the T-virus.