Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City

Raccoon City was once the thriving hub of a powerful pharmaceutical empire. After the corporation vanished, the town fell into decline, its streets empty and its buildings left to decay. Beneath the surface, a hidden menace stirs, ready to change everything for the few who remain. You find yourself following a small group of locals as they start to piece together the mystery that lies beneath the broken façade of the city.

What is Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City about?

The story opens in a forgotten corner of the Midwest where the remnants of the Umbrella Corporation's influence still linger. The town’s abandonment has left it eerily quiet, and an unsettling presence simmers underground. As the first signs of trouble emerge, a handful of survivors band together, driven by curiosity and a need to survive. Their early steps reveal secrets tied to the corporation’s past, setting the stage for a tense night of discovery and danger. The film focuses on their initial attempts to understand what has been unleashed and how it has altered the lives of those left behind.

Genre and tone

The atmosphere is gritty and claustrophobic, blending the cold realism of a deserted town with the looming threat of an unseen horror. Visuals are stark, using muted colours to underline decay, while sudden bursts of action punctuate the quiet dread. The narrative leans on suspense, letting uncertainty build before any overt confrontation. You will feel a constant pressure as the environment itself seems to close in, amplifying the sense of unease.

Who is this film for?

This film speaks to viewers who enjoy a mix of adrenaline‑filled sequences and a slow‑burning horror ambience. Fans of stories that explore corporate malfeasance and its impact on ordinary people will find the premise engaging. If you appreciate a balance between action set‑pieces and a creeping, mysterious threat, the film offers a fitting experience.

Technical details

• Released: 2021
• Genres: Action, Horror, Science Fiction
• Directed by: Johannes Roberts
• Cast: Kaya Scodelario, Hannah John-Kamen, Robbie Amell, Tom Hopper, Avan Jogia
• Running time: 107 minutes

Information supplied by TMDB.

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