Summary
Sawis one of the most successful and iconic horror franchises of all time, and audiences have been actively waiting for the next installment of the gory franchise.Saw XIhas been confirmed for some time, but the film has been dealing with more problems than John Kramer creating his latest dastardly trap.
WithLionsgatehaving dealt with setbacks, changes to its slate, and issues within theSawteam, there has been a growing concern amongSawfans that the next sequel may never happen. However, a new update has been provided that proves the movie is very much alive and has a future.
The Hollywood Reporterrecently confirmed mixed news regarding the future ofSaw XI, initially confirming that it has been officially cut from Lionsgate’s release calendar. The sequel was slated to hit theaters on September 26, but it has now been taken off that date, which has led to question marks about the future of the movie. However,THRalso gained a statement via Lionsgate from Billy the Puppet – the iconic ventriloquist dummy that is oftenused in theSawmoviesto deliver messages to the victims which said:
“I’ve seen the rumors. They say it’s Game Over. You all should know me better than that. The game is never over.”
While this isn’t confirmation of a date forSaw XI, it at least proves that the movie is still alive and is being planned by Lionsgate. It’s a more positive update than the last one, which revealed that the script creator, Patrick Melton, and Marcus Dustan had been in the midst of aperiod of radio silence from Lionsgate. Melton revealed that they hadn’t heard anything since May, with the movie supposedly stuck at a “managerial-level” within Lionsgate. The company has instead plannedThe Strangers: Chapter 2inSaw XI’soriginal release date slot, ensuring that some content will still be released.
TheSawfranchise has been successful over the years, often turning out great profits on small production budgets, which has helped to grow its reputation, withthe movies grossing more than $1 billion worldwide.Saw Xwas met with critical praise as Tobin Bell reprised his role as Kramer, with this movie being slotted betweenthe originalSawmovieandSaw IIin terms of the timeline. He focused on taking down a group of corrupt medical professionals who were defrauding cancer patients looking for treatment, which was a scenario Kramer himself was in.
However, theSawfranchise has ultimately never been about the interesting plot and the manner in which the movies connect for most audiences. Instead, it’s about the insane level of gore, the creative traps and puzzles that are created for the characters to try and survive, and the sheer amount of blood that is provided.TheSawmovies have always deliveredin the fear department, which is ultimately the crux of any good horror movie, and that’s why audiences keep coming back for more when it comes toSaw, regardless of how gruesome the movies might be.
