US EditionJames Wan Making Saw ‘Scary Again’
James Wan and co-creator Leigh Whannell return to revive Saw by focusing on psychological horror and Jigsaw's original philosophy after multiple sequels diluted the series.
- James Wan, co-creator and original Saw director, is returning to reset the franchise creatively and will collaborate with Leigh Whannell on the next installment.
- As films moved between multiple directors who handled later Saw films, the franchise's spirit eroded, Lionsgate scrapped a release plan and a shelved healthcare-industry script failed to exit development in recent years.
- James Wan says he plans to prioritize psychological terror over gratuitous gore and revisit Jigsaw's philosophy to force people to value life, honoring the franchise's 22-year fanbase.
- Blumhouse Productions' acquisition of Twisted Pictures' stake creates room for leadership shifts that James Wan can influence, positioning the creators to shape future Saw movies.
- Distilling the franchise's core ethos while evolving the story presents a major creative challenge as audiences still return to see Jigsaw's traps, including the reverse bear trap.
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After years of escalating gore and increasingly elaborate traps, the Saw franchise may finally be circling back to what made it unforgettable in the first place. Having now creatively re-involved its original co-creator, James Wan, ‘Saw 11’ is being framed not as another stomach-test to the audiences, but as a re-exploration of Jigsaw’s disturbing morality. […] The post ‘Saw 11’ Aims To Restore Jigsaw’s Twisted Moral Code, Not Just His Traps app…
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