{
  "id": 8716859,
  "title": "Zach Cregger Suggests There's No 'Cregger Cut' of Resident Evil as Fans Hope to See Trimmed Jokes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/zach-cregger-suggests-theres-no-cregger-cut-of-resident-evil-as-fans",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T15:10:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/zach-cregger-suggests-theres-no-cregger-cut-of-resident-evil-as-fans-hope-to-see-trimmed-jokes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Director Zach Cregger has clarified that there will not be a \"Cregger cut\" of the film Resident Evil, as fans have been begging for a version with more of the trimmed jokes. The live-action adaptation has received mixed reactions, with some praising its surprisingly light-hearted tone while others wish Cregger had removed even more of the humor. Despite the debates surrounding the film's comedic elements, Cregger maintains that the final version is the intended \"Cregger cut,\" prioritizing the horror aspect of the film over the jokes.",
  "summary": "Director Zach Cregger suggested we won't get a \"Cregger cut\" of Resident Evil, as fans call to see the jokes that got trimmed.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Polygon",
        "title": "Zach Cregger Finally Made a Perfect Horror-Comedy With 'Resident Evil.' Here's How.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/zach-cregger-finally-made-a-perfect-horror-comedy-with-resident-evil",
        "published": "2026-09-20T16:00:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IndieWire",
        "title": "Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ Grossed More in Its Opening Weekend Than the First Film Made in Its Entire Run",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/zach-creggers-resident-evil-grossed-more-in-its-opening-weekend-than",
        "published": "2026-09-20T18:43:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}