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RESIDENT EVIL poster

1998

RESIDENT EVIL script

Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine investigate the Arkley Mansion after a series of attacks, encountering zombies and mutated creatures. Inside, they uncover Bio Organic Weapon experiments and confront Albert Wesker, who plans to sell the Tyrant data to Umbrella. Jill betrays Wesker, stealing a detonator before he is killed by the Tyrant during their escape. Chris destroys the Tyrant with a rocket launcher, and the remaining survivors escape the exploding mansion by helicopter.

Writer
GEORGE A. ROMERO
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt0120804
Script date
OCTOBER 7, 1998
19Scenes
13Characters
70Pages
5Dialogue samples

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RESIDENT EVIL Save the Cat analysis

After a deadly lab breach, S.T.A.R.S.

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Key characters

CHRIS REDFIELD

CHRIS REDFIELD is listed as Protagonist. Young, handsome, part Mohawk, outdoorsman, natural warrior. In the parsed data, CHRIS REDFIELD is connected to 12 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

12 scenes / 6 dialogue lines

JILL VALENTINE

JILL VALENTINE is listed as S.T.A.R.S. Operative. Beautiful, young, highly trained, conflicted. In the parsed data, JILL VALENTINE is connected to 10 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.

10 scenes / 5 dialogue lines

ROSIE RODRIGUEZ

ROSIE RODRIGUEZ is listed as S.T.A.R.S. Operative. Tough, body-built. In the parsed data, ROSIE RODRIGUEZ is connected to 8 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.

8 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

REBECCA CHAMBERS

REBECCA CHAMBERS is listed as S.T.A.R.S. Medical Officer. Young, medical professional. In the parsed data, REBECCA CHAMBERS is connected to 8 scenes, first appearing around scene 11.

8 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

ALBERT WESKER

ALBERT WESKER is listed as Antagonist / S.T.A.R.S. Leader. Hard-assed career officer, wears dark sunglasses, manipulative. In the parsed data, ALBERT WESKER is connected to 7 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.

7 scenes / 9 dialogue lines

BRAD VICKERS

BRAD VICKERS is listed as S.T.A.R.S. Tech. Computer-techie, cowardly. In the parsed data, BRAD VICKERS is connected to 6 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.

6 scenes / 6 dialogue lines

BARRY BURTON

BARRY BURTON is listed as S.T.A.R.S. Operative. Muscular, big as a grizzly, loyal to Wesker. In the parsed data, BARRY BURTON is connected to 6 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.

6 scenes / 3 dialogue lines

KENNETH SULLIVAN

KENNETH SULLIVAN is listed as S.T.A.R.S. Operative. G.I. Joe type. In the parsed data, KENNETH SULLIVAN is connected to 6 scenes, first appearing around scene 6.

6 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

ADA WONG

ADA WONG is listed as Scientist. Asian scientist, conflicted about her work. In the parsed data, ADA WONG is connected to 5 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 14.

5 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

RICHARD AIKEN

RICHARD AIKEN is listed as S.T.A.R.S. Operative. G.I. Joe type, chews gum. In the parsed data, RICHARD AIKEN is connected to 5 scenes, first appearing around scene 6.

5 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

FOREST SPEYER

FOREST SPEYER is listed as S.T.A.R.S. Operative. Wiry, Willem Defoe type. In the parsed data, FOREST SPEYER is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 6.

4 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

DR. JOHN MARCUS

DR. JOHN MARCUS is listed as Scientist. Creator of the T-virus, disheveled, madman. In the parsed data, DR. JOHN MARCUS is connected to 1 scene, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

1 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

RAKE

RAKE is listed as Farm-hand. Crusty old farm-hand. In the parsed data, RAKE is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 4.

1 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. INT. LAB A LEVEL - TIMELESS

    A pre-recorded video of Dr. John Marcus warning about a lab breach is observed by unknown figures.

    DR. JOHN MARCUS
  2. 2. EXT. FOREST LAND - PRE-DAWN

    Chris Redfield observes eagles in the forest and notices something strange.

    CHRIS REDFIELD
  3. 3. INT. JILL'S APARTMENT - DAWN

    Chris returns home to Jill and discusses his unease about the forest.

    CHRIS REDFIELD, JILL VALENTINE
  4. 4. EXT. FARM - DAWN

    Rake the farm-hand is attacked by an unseen creature while tending to horses.

    RAKE
  5. 5. INT. JILL'S APARTMENT BATHROOM - MORNING

    Jill receives a secret mission and prepares to leave.

    JILL VALENTINE
  6. 6. EXT. FOREST - MORNING

    Jill and her team arrive at the Arkley Mansion and are attacked.

    JILL VALENTINE, ROSIE RODRIGUEZ, FOREST SPEYER, KENNETH SULLIVAN, RICHARD AIKEN
  7. 7. INT. ENTRY CHAMBER - TIMELESS

    Chris struggles with a door while a zombie emerges from a drainage ditch.

    CHRIS REDFIELD
  8. 8. INT. MANSION KITCHEN - TIMELESS

    Ridley spots an access slot and fires, allowing Chris to escape the zombie.

    CHRIS REDFIELD, BRAD VICKERS
  9. 9. EXT. ARKLEY FOREST - DAY

    A Huey helicopter flies over the forest while the crew attempts to contact S.T.A.R.S. headquarters.

    BRAD VICKERS, ROSIE RODRIGUEZ
  10. 10. INT. OFFICE - TIMELESS

    A mysterious man named Holden denies a request for intervention regarding Wesker's mission.

    ALBERT WESKER
  11. 11. INT. STORAGE AREA - TIMELESS

    Wesker organizes his team and prepares them to move forward through the facility.

    CHRIS REDFIELD, JILL VALENTINE, ALBERT WESKER, BARRY BURTON, REBECCA CHAMBERS, BRAD VICKERS
  12. 12. INT. SYSTEMS CENTER - TIMELESS

    The team enters the systems center, triggers a laser trap, and fights off zombies.

    CHRIS REDFIELD, JILL VALENTINE, ALBERT WESKER, BARRY BURTON, REBECCA CHAMBERS, BRAD VICKERS
  13. 13. INT. ARBORETUM - TIMELESS

    Chris and his group fall into the Arboretum and fight Plant 42 and a giant snake.

    CHRIS REDFIELD, REBECCA CHAMBERS, KENNETH SULLIVAN, RICHARD AIKEN
  14. 14. INT. CUBICLE - TIMELESS

    The survivors meet Ada Wong and discuss the B.O.W. experiments.

    CHRIS REDFIELD, JILL VALENTINE, ALBERT WESKER, BARRY BURTON, REBECCA CHAMBERS, ADA WONG
  15. 15. INT. D LAB - TIMELESS

    Wesker and Barry enter the D Lab and discover the Tyrant in a stasis tank. Wesker reveals his plan to sell the data to Umbrella.

    ALBERT WESKER, BARRY BURTON
  16. 16. INT. D LAB - TIMELESS

    Jill, Chris, and other survivors confront Wesker. Jill eventually turns on Wesker, stealing the detonator.

    CHRIS REDFIELD, JILL VALENTINE, ALBERT WESKER, BARRY BURTON, REBECCA CHAMBERS, ADA WONG
  17. 17. INT. CUBICLE - TIMELESS

    The survivors reach the security cubicle. Ada gives Chris the red key to override the lab locks.

    CHRIS REDFIELD, JILL VALENTINE, REBECCA CHAMBERS, ADA WONG, ROSIE RODRIGUEZ
  18. 18. INT. FREIGHT CORRIDOR - TIMELESS

    The group escapes through the freight loader while fighting off zombies. Wesker is killed by the Tyrant.

    CHRIS REDFIELD, JILL VALENTINE, ALBERT WESKER, BARRY BURTON, REBECCA CHAMBERS, ADA WONG
  19. 19. EXT. MANSION YARD - DAY

    The survivors escape via helicopter after Chris destroys the Tyrant with a rocket launcher.

    CHRIS REDFIELD, JILL VALENTINE, REBECCA CHAMBERS, ADA WONG

Dialogue examples

Unwittingly. They lied to you. They lied to Marcus. They made you believe you were doing a good thing when it wasn't good at all. It was evil!

CHRIS REDFIELD / Scene 17

Don't have to. All we need is the data. Then.. .these things can be cranked out on an assembly line!

ALBERT WESKER / Scene 15

If this is just another a drill, I'll strangle you. Shit. Give me the activation code.

JILL VALENTINE / Scene 5

You're not gonna try to get this big mother outta here ?

BARRY BURTON / Scene 15

Do we get a piece of that action?

ROSIE RODRIGUEZ / Scene 16

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