'They Thought It Was Too Funny': Zach Cregger Says He's Cut Most of the Jokes From His Resident Evil Movie, Following Test Screenings
IGN • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Resident Evil director Zach Cregger removed most of the film's jokes after test audiences found the movie "too funny," leading to a better overall reception.
- Cregger, known for blending horror and dark humor, initially included humor inspired by the Resident Evil games but decided less comedy improved the film.
- The director stated that a little humor works well in horror, but excessive jokes detracted from the movie's impact, and he does not miss the removed jokes.
- Cregger has been addressing fan expectations and criticism, particularly regarding his focus on an original character and story rather than game adaptations.
- Resident Evil is set to release on September 18, with a tone that is less comedic than originally planned, and Cregger has not ruled out directing a sequel.
