Blumhouse, the maker of horror hits like “Insidious” and “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” has acquired the rights to all future “Saw” films, shows and other properties featuring the murderous, torture-loving Jigsaw. Lionsgate, which has released all 10 films in the series, will continue to be a partner in the property. It will also be retaining its existing 50% ownership stake in and distribution of future installments.
Lionsgate wants to play another game. The studio made a surprise announcement of “Saw XI” on Monday afternoon, along with plans for the 11th entry in the long-running horror franchise to hit theaters just nine months from now.
Original Saw cast member Shawnee Smith is returning in the newest installment of the horror franchise from Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures.
While the studio declined to comment on Smith’s casting, Deadline reported that the tenth Saw film with also featured Synnøve Macody Lund, Steven Brand and Michael Beach.
Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures are bringing Saw back to the big screen with the 10th installment of the Saw horror franchise which is currently untitled is set to be released in 2023.
Tobin Bell has been officially announced to be returning to the franchise as horror icon John “Jigsaw” Kramer. Continue reading
In partnership with global content leader Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures, Experiential production company The Path Entertainment Group today revealed a tantalising first-look trailer for SAW: The Experience, a brand-new, immersive, multi-room escape experience, coming this Halloween to a secret location in London.
In partnership with Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures, Experiential production company The Path Entertainment Group today announced SAW: The Experience, a brand-new, immersive, multi-room escape experience, coming this autumn to a secret location in London.
After being leaked on Reddit – the trailer for the new SAW reboot from Chris Rock has been officially released with Lionsgate under the title ‘Spiral – From The Book of Saw’. The film stars Chris Rock and Samuel L Jackson and is being directed by Franchise favourite Darren Lynn Bousman who directed Saw II, Saw III and Saw IV.
Filming is currently underway on the next installment of the Saw franchise, with Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw II-IV) back in the director’s chair.
The Organ Donor, which is from an idea by comedian Chris Rock, had originally been set to bring the twisted traps back into theaters on October 23, 2020, but has now been brought forward.
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