'They Thought It Was Too Funny': Zach Cregger Says He's Cut Most of the Jokes From His Resident Evil Movie, Following Test Screenings
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β’Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:55:21 +0000
π° What Happened
Director Zach Cregger says test audiences found his Resident Evil movie too funny, so he cut most of the jokes. He spoke after early screenings of the film. Cregger is known for horror films with dark comedy, such as Barbarian. His Resident Evil is a new take on the long-running zombie game series. It is due for release in 2026.
The movie is based on a game series that has already been turned into several films.
π The Backstory
Resident Evil began as a horror video game in 1996. It grew into a giant franchise with games, books, comics and many films. Earlier movies were often criticised by fans of the games, so a fresh version gets close attention.
Studios use test screenings to see how real audiences react. They then re-edit scenes, change jokes or adjust the ending. It is common for the final film to differ from the director's first cut.
π― Why It Matters
Fans care a lot about how a favourite game becomes a film. The changes show how audience tests can reshape a movie before the public ever sees it.
Director Zach Cregger says test audiences found his Resident Evil movie too funny, so he cut most of the jokes. He spoke after early screenings of the film. Cregger is known for horror films with dark comedy, such as Barbarian. His Resident Evil is a new take on the long-running zombie game series. It is due for release in 2026.
The movie is based on a game series that has already been turned into several films.
Resident Evil began as a horror video game in 1996. It grew into a giant franchise with games, books, comics and many films. Earlier movies were often criticised by fans of the games, so a fresh version gets close attention.
Studios use test screenings to see how real audiences react. They then re-edit scenes, change jokes or adjust the ending. It is common for the final film to differ from the director's first cut.
Fans care a lot about how a favourite game becomes a film. The changes show how audience tests can reshape a movie before the public ever sees it.