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Next Resident Evil Movie Is Really the Last One, Actress Says

"I know it is."

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More evidence has emerged to suggest that Paul W.S. Anderson's upcoming sixth Resident Evil movie, called The Final Chapter, is indeed the last entry in the long-running film series.

Asked by IGN if the movie would really be the last chapter in the series, actress Ali Larter--who plays Claire Redfield in the series--gave a straight response.

"I know it is," she said.

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Larter didn't sound too bummed that the series is coming to an end, however.

"How many movies have this kind of fanbase and get to be made six times?" she said. "I think that's extraordinary. It's a total testament to [Alice actress] Milla [Jovovich] and Paul. I'm so grateful to them, that they chose me to be a part of it halfway through, and they've kept me along for the ride. I love that it's not seven men and one woman. I mean, these are two women, and they're not competing with each other. You know, there are such easy clichés these two could fall into, but this is definitely a female power movie."

Larter wouldn't give any details about The Final Chapter's plot ("I am held to secrecy," she said), but she called the script "amazing."

"They're really wrapping up the whole series, so that just makes it a little more poignant," she explained. "To be able to come back and reprise my role as Claire and my relationship with Alice, with Umbrella Corp.-- you know, I'm excited to get back in it. I think the fans are just going to be beyond excited."

The Final Chapter, or whatever it ends up being called, will open in theaters on January 27, 2017. This is somewhat later than expected, as Jovovich, who is Anderson's wife, had a baby earlier this year, which caused a delay in the movie's production.

The latest film, 2012's Resident Evil: Retribution, made more than $240 million worldwide.

As for games, Resident Evil 7 is reportedly in development, and we recently learned that Capcom had started development on Resident Evil 0 and Resident Evil 2 remakes as part of its wider business strategy of releasing more HD remasters.

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This movie is already going to be really bad.

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I hope Anderson gets cancer and dies before they can start shooting.

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Thank god Anderson's live action fan fiction series centered around his wife is over at long last! Hopefully the obligatory reboot is handled by better writers and director...

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These movies are so cheesy.

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These movies were just terrible, nothing like the video game adaptations, no one was looking for puzzles, Different keys, first aid kits or even green and red herbs!

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The first movie was actually decent, but the rest were just cheesy action/horror.

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Video game movies don't make much sense anymore. Almost all games are cinematic, the first one was decent but could have been better if the team survived longer. The 2nd one was okay but the game character cameos made it super cheesy. I liked the nemesis taking out the stars team and mike epps. These quickly went downhill, ive watched them all only once. Generally good zombie movies involve a list of characters you care about and dont want to see die and a list of people you cant wait to die. I really didn't care about anyone in these movies. I did feel bad for the reporter that got ate by the zombie kids in 2.

RE1: 7/10

RE2: 6/10

RE anything after: 3/10

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These films are my guilty pleasure. I did a five film marathon a few months back and had a lot of fun.

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Thumbs up if you didn't know she's already 39.

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@baszzer: Hey I'm 40 what are you implying? were old? lol

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@jasongm: I'm saying she looks too young to be 39. Quite a compliment to be fair..

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I'm sure they'll be a reboot in 5 years or so. I'm not a fan of these movies but they've probably made a ton of money if they made it this far.

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Not quite as excited about the movie but will watch it. The games I will appreciate more

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@J-007: You know the games have stunk since RE5 messed it all up.

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@jasongm: RE Revelations and REmaster beg to differ

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@jasongm: Yea in a way but I do appreciate the older ones more

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I thought they were pretty good movies.

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Dont care not gonna see it.

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@davidsworld3lol:

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I think it was very generous of Paul to keep making these movies to keep his wife in work inbetween her other projects.

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They should have stopped after the first movie but yeah, happy to see it's finally ending.

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How long until the obligatory reboot and/or spin-off?

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It better be.

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too bad, they were funny.

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Hasn't this franchise in the movies been rated OGNA for "Oh God, Not Again"?

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@JFERNANDEZ84:

LOL!

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Hasn't it been known for a while that this would be the last one? All this did is make me think that most of the main characters probably die by the end of it.

At any rate, these movies are not good, but I enjoy them all. They know they aren't intelligent, they know exactly what they are and don't pretend to be anything else. It doesn't take itself more seriously than it is, and it also respects its audience by not doing so. I respect it for that, and enjoy them like I might enjoy a ride at an amusement park.

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@Poodger: they know exactly what they are and don't pretend to be anything else...

Only the Matrix.

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wow and I thought Milla Jovovich was a budget actor...

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I find it hilarious how folks are going "thank god! Maybe someone else will take over and reboot it properly!" You REALLY want that? Especially with how Capcom dragged the game's story into the mud with parts 5 and 6?

The movies are no more absurd than the games themselves. Yeah, they're BAD, but I can at least put them on a guilty pleasure list with ease. The first four main games (well... plus Code Veronica) were pretty awesome, but to stand there and tell me that the overall story is much better than the movies? Take a good long hard look at both.

I have a better idea. Let the movie series finish, and flat-out call it done. No reboot. Nothing. Capcom needs to do the same thing with the games, because everything that the series stood for has been absent for years.

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I really hope this is truly the last one and nails put in its coffin until the rights can be given to someone with the desire to treat the property with some care.

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lol these movies are straight garbage.

But that's why I watch them, it's hilarious. I feel bad for people who actually think they have merit.

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@skyhighgam3r: I feel bad for people that continue to throw money at this knowing they are bad movies but such big fanboys they cant help themselves since they are retarded...

You are part of the reason they keep being made.

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About six months ago, I watched all 5 movies back to back. Not great movies, but not totally terrible either. I give them props for beginning each sequel right where the last one left off. Makes for a nice marathon if you watch them back to back.

I'll probably see the last one, though likely not for theater prices.

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Yeah yeah, the last... of the first saga. Then they will make a dozen more.

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Thank **** for that =P

I gotta say, I really enjoyed the first film, a lot, quite enjoyed 2, 3 and 4 but I just think it's gone way too far with the main focus being on Alice which is a bit shit. All the interesting characters from the game are just stuffed in just for the sake of it, they could have had so much ore depth and it would have made the films so much better in my opinion. The last one was rotten for what I just mentioned with depth etc, and it was so much emphasis on the crap games and not on the first 3 awesome games.

Maybe it'll be rebooted after the next one, with all the reboots happening, I don't see why not, this kind of needs one. I'd love if the reboot is as good or even better than the Silent Hill film.

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Until the reboot...

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It'll be the last one... until the next one.

As the great philosophers from the Wu-Tang Clan would say, Cash Rules Errthang Around Me.

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Bring back Jill Valentine and Ada Wong and I'll be happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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quality.. not quantity... =(

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tbh the movies aren't THAT bad. about as much cheese you'll get from any re story

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That's 5 movies too late.

RE are awfull. I saw the last one a couple of weeks ago and it's horrendous.

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But will there be more gun wielding Nazi zombies on motorcycles?

I love Milla, but her husband is a hack writer, one step away from being the next Uwe Boll...

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"this is definitely a female power movie." ******** confirmed

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What ! No more Resident evil movies ! Noooooo ! This last one better be 3 hours long, and be dam good. I still waiting for a Doom movie remake.

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