Saw X.Photo:Lions Gate
Lions Gate
Horror fans are buckling up for “the most disturbing installment of theSawfranchise yet.”
An official synopsis for the upcoming 10th entry in the iconic screen franchise, starring Tobin Bell as John Kramer a.k.a. Jigsaw, continues: “Set between the events ofSaw IandII, a sick and desperate John travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for his cancer — only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable.”
The newly released trailer forSaw Xteases the beginning of John’s journey and his horrible epiphany — and what he then resolves to do. It appears a new round of gore, psychological torture and deadly games of survival ensue.
Calling its story “Jigsaw’s most personal game,” distributor Lionsgate’s synopsis concludes, “Armed with a newfound purpose, the infamous serial killer returns to his work, turning the tables on the con artists in his signature visceral way through devious, deranged, and ingenious traps.”
Originally scheduled for late October, Lionsgate announced on July 20 amid this year’sSan Diego Comic-ConthatSaw Xhas shifted up to a September 29 theatrical release.
Of the 80-year-old Bell’s ninth appearance as Jigsaw in thebillion-dollarSawfranchise (he’s featured in all but 2021’sChris Rock-starringSpiral), producers Mark Burg and Oren Koules called it “a thrill” in astatement.
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On February 10, Greutert revealedon Twitterthat filming onSaw Xhad wrapped: “Though the challenges were huge (easy films are rarely worthwhile in the end), it was one of the most rewarding and epic experiences of my life. Cast and crew were firing on all cylinders.”
The directorwrotein follow-up tweets that one of his challenges involved contracting COVID toward the end of production. “The movie was made entirely on edgy locations here in Mexico City,” he added. “I hope we can use the title ‘Saw X’ because this chapter really gets back to the roots of what makes [the franchise] so special to me and everyone else who loves John Kramer’s saga.”
TheSawfranchise began in 2004 with a James Wan-directed hit —grossing$103 million worldwide off a budget of only $1.2 million — which starredCary Elwes, Leigh Whannell,Danny Gloverand Bell in his brief but pivotal Jigsaw role.
Saw Xis in U.S. theaters September 29.
source: people.com
