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Resident Evil: a love letter to the horror gaming experience
Season 17, Ep. 18
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Resident Evil returns to the big screen and Popcorn Podcast has recruited Zero Dark Nerdy to talk all about it! Resident Evil is an action-packed, non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around Bryan (Austin Abrams) in chaos. Tim and our friends at Zero Dark Nerdy - Brian and Jordan - unpack the video game adaptation's biggest successes, their mutual adoration for Zach Cregger, why Austin Abrams is the most loveable rage-baiting protagonist you could ask for and revel in the films incredible and effective production value!
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