Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil Cuts Back on Comedy for More Horror – Reactions Deemed Too Funny

Zach Cregger’s revealed that the final version of the Resident Evil movie became considerably less comedic following feedback from test audiences.

Test Audiences Wanted Fewer Jokes

Cregger revealed that early test audiences responded positively to the film but felt there was simply too much comedy. The director took that feedback seriously and removed as many jokes as possible during the editing process.

According to Cregger, the changes didn’t just improve the response from audiences. He also found himself liking the movie more once much of the comedy had been removed.

“A little bit of humor goes a long way in a horror movie,” Cregger explained, adding that he doesn’t miss any of the jokes that were ultimately cut from the film.

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A More Serious Resident Evil?

The decision is particularly interesting given Cregger’s reputation for blending horror and comedy. His previous work has frequently used humour to break tension before pushing audiences back into darker and more unsettling territory.

The Resident Evil games themselves are also known for occasionally embracing campy dialogue and memorable one-liners alongside their survival horror elements, making the decision to reduce the film’s comedy a notable creative choice.

Cregger believes the movie is ultimately stronger because of the changes. Rather than eliminating humour entirely, the final cut appears to use it more selectively while keeping the focus firmly on horror, tension, and survival.

With the new Resident Evil arriving in theaters soon, audiences will finally get to see how Cregger has balanced the franchise’s larger-than-life personality with a more frightening approach to survival horror.