The “Saw” franchise had its 10th CONFIRMATION today, and the production already has a theatrical release date: October 27, 2023.
Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures are teaming up again for the upcoming film, which will be directed by Kevin Greutert. The information was published by Bloody Disgusting.
Greutert directed ‘Saw 6’ (2009) and ‘Saw – The Finale’ (2010), and also served as editor for the first through fifth films in the franchise.
“We’re listening to what fans have been asking for and we’re working hard to plan a movie that Saw aficionados and horror fans alike will love. And part of that is handing over the reins to Kevin Greutert, director of the sixth film, who is still a fan favorite across the entire series,” franchise producers Mark Burg and Oren Koules said.
Recently, screenwriter Josh Stolberg (“Spiral: Legacy of Saw”) indicated that the film will be a prequel and will have the return of the iconic John Kramer (Tobin Bell).
The screenwriter of ‘Spiral’ and two other films in the saga revealed that the new film’s script was his “favorite to date”, and released the rumor that the story would be set before the events of ‘Saw 3 ‘, and its story will be told from Kramer’s point of view, while creating the traps.
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The poster features a single bloodstained puzzle piece in a woman’s hand, with the words: ‘The last piece of the puzzle’.
I can’t comment on anything that hasn’t been officially announced by #TwistedPictures or @Lionsgate. What I can tell you is that this is my favorite script of the three #Saw movies I’ve written. https://t.co/3T7m3LnYH5
— Josh Stolberg (@joshstolberg) March 15, 2022
“Back to my horror family, polishing the script for the next ‘Saw’. I could tell you there’s gonna be a lot of blood, but you already know that. What I can promise you is that this will make John Kramer fans very happy,” Stolberg said.
Back with my horror family, polishing the next @Saw script. I could tell you there will be 🩸, but you already know that. What I can promise you is that this is going to make John Kramer fans very happy!!! pic.twitter.com/zrtQIrerJs
— Josh Stolberg (@joshstolberg) December 14, 2021
There are not many details about the project.
Unfortunately, ‘Spiral – The Legacy of Saw’ failed international critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the production received a measly 37% based on 170 reviews.
The film also had the lowest grossing of the franchise, with just $37.7 million.
Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures will produce the new film.