Chris Rock and Lionsgate are collaborating on a “Saw” spinoff.
“I’ve been a fan of ‘Saw’ since the first film in 2004,” Rock said. “I am excited by the opportunity to take this to a really intense and twisted new place.”
The franchise revolves around the fictional character John Kramer, also called the “Jigsaw Killer” or “Jigsaw,” who traps victims in situations that test their will to live. Tobin Bell has portrayed Jigsaw in all eight films. The low-cost titles have been highly profitable for Lionsgate, grossing nearly $1 billion worldwide. Mark Burg, Oren Koules and Gregg Hoffman produced all the “Saw” movies.
Joe Drake, chairman of Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group, made the announcement on Thursday. The new movie will be released on Oct. 23, 2020.
“When Chris Rock came to us and described in chilling detail his fantastic vision that reimagines and spins off the world of the notorious Jigsaw Killer, we were all-in,” said Drake. “‘Saw’ is one of the highest-grossing horror franchises of all time and it’s one of Lionsgate’s most successful film series. This upcoming film will still be as mind bending and intense as all the previous ‘Saw’ films. Chris conceived this idea and it will be completely reverential to the legacy of the material while reinvigorating the brand with his wit, creative vision and passion for this classic horror franchise.”
3. "Considering these are spinoffs and not Saw movies" In response to Reply # 1
plus the fact that we have absolutely no other information about what these stories will be about, other than they will have some foundation within that world....
6. "I didn't see where it said spinoff" In response to Reply # 3
I did see where it said reboot.
I like Chris Rock's comedy and like I said I liked Top Five, but I can't get behind rebooting a franchise that was just about watching people who don't even stand a chance get slaughtered in the worst ways by increasingly awful and gruesome traps. The jive ass movies are all kind of the same. I wanna say I only saw the first three and then just read about the others.
It's just disappointing that this is the franchise Rock wants to bring back. To me.
But ultimately yeah I can just not watch it when it comes out, and keep on keepin' on. Right on to everyone who likes that shit.
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