Screen Gems have released the official synopsis for Resident Evil: Afterlife; the fourth movie to be based on the Resident Evil franchise.

Scheduled for an August 27, 2010, Resident Evil: Afterlife will be directed and written by the original movie’s director Paul W.S. Anderson.

Anyway, here’s the synopsis…

In a world ravaged by a virus infection, turning its victims into the Undead, Alice continues on her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety. Her deadly battle with the Umbrella Corporation reaches new heights, but Alice gets some unexpected help from an old friend. A new lead that promises a safe haven from the Undead leads them to Los Angeles, but when they arrive the city is overrun by thousands of Undead and Alice and her comrades are about to step into a deadly trap.

Milla Jovoich and Ali Larter have both been confirmed to return.

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