Original Saw film tipped for remake

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It only debuted in 2004, and the most recent instalment hit cinemas fewer than two years ago, but the Hollywood studio behind the Saw horror series is already planning to bring it back to the big screen, according to the Bloody Disgusting blog.

Having grossed more than $870m (?556m) worldwide, the seven films in the franchise have been a huge moneyspinner for Lionsgate, which delivered a new movie annually each year at Halloween between 2004 and 2010. The series helped fuel the popularity of the "torture porn" subgenre typified by Eli Roth's Hostel films, though Australian creators James Wan and Leigh Whannell have always dismissed such labels.

The first Saw film was a significant critical hit after debuting at the Sundance film festival in 2004 to strong reviews. However, subsequent films have diminished in popularity with critics, especially after Wan and Whannell quit creative duties altogether for the fourth instalment. Bloody Disgusting cites trusted sources who say a remake of 2004's Saw is being considered, though the studio has not ruled out the possibility of an eighth film.

The series centres on the serial killer Jigsaw, who tests his victims with an array of appalling tests and games that usually involve them mutilating themselves or others. The villain died during 2006's Saw III but his idiosyncratic methods and legacy continued to be referenced in subsequent instalments via flashback. 2010's poorly received Saw 3D was billed as the final chapter in the series, but there have been persistent rumours of future films.

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Thanks for the heads up about this on FB. To be honest, I'm not surprised that they would try and remake this, but for me, there's no way they could do better than the first three films. IV through 3D went down hill very fast, but the first three were great.

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Thanks for the heads up about this on FB. To be honest, I'm not surprised that they would try and remake this, but for me, there's no way they could do better than the first three films. IV through 3D went down hill very fast, but the first three were great.

yeah I won't lie I never watched past 4

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Haven't they "remade" it like seven times now?

No, each one was a continuation of the storyline. The torture may all be the same, but the films' storyline was pretty good, up until they ruined why John was doing what he did. It started off something noble, but then with the fourth film, they introduced a revenge plot, which ruined the storyline for me.
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No, each one was a continuation of the storyline. The torture may all be the same, but the films' storyline was pretty good, up until they ruined why John was doing what he did. It started off something noble, but then with the fourth film, they introduced a revenge plot, which ruined the storyline for me.

I know. I'm being a bit sarcastic in that it's ridiculous that they have made seven movies for this franchise.

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I was gonna say Hurmoth will have something to say about this...... but turns out he's fine with it. lol.

Oh, that isn't true at all. I am totally against them rebooting this. I hate how Hollywood has to reboot every franchise these days, and, my comment was meant to show that there's no need for a reboot. The first three films were perfect the way they are and they don't need to be messed with.
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I enjoyed the first 3 Saw movies but then it got a bit rediculous :(

So if they remade the first saw movie I think it could be quite good as long as the plot stayed the same.

Hopefully they wont continue the franchise, it really would take extract the urine a bit too much lol

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Oh, FFS. This needs to stop. Hollywood is going around suing people for piracy, charging outlandish prices for theater tickets, and then doing this crap. SAW doesn't need a remake (let alone 700 sequels). No wonder people steal old movies.

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Oh, that isn't true at all. I am totally against them rebooting this. I hate how Hollywood has to reboot every franchise these days, and, my comment was meant to show that there's no need for a reboot. The first three films were perfect the way they are and they don't need to be messed with.

I dunno man. When I read it.. it seemed like you were fine, not saying you were supporting it.. but you were kinda like .. 'meh, ok'. But then that's just me :laugh: Usually big fans of whatever film go and freak out because of their beloved franchise getting a reboot.

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I dunno man. When I read it.. it seemed like you were fine, not saying you were supporting it.. but you were kinda like .. 'meh, ok'. But then that's just me :laugh: Usually big fans of whatever film go and freak out because of their beloved franchise getting a reboot.

My tastes have change in the last year concerning those types of films. Not as big of a horror fan as I once was, in fact, I've seen maybe two in the last year, and they were dark comedies that happened to have horror elements. I would agree, my opinion is "meh," but as a fan of the originals, I won't go see the reboot.

What made the first one so amazing was that surprise ending and how on earth could they possibly reproduce that feeling you got when you found out that the killer was right there in the room the entire time? When you realize that every film is going to have that surprise twist ending, you're constantly focused on figuring it out. And while that is partially fun, it also takes away from the rest of the film. Especially if you really do figure it out.

Saw was original and it was awesome for all the right reasons. That's something that can only be captured in an original movie. Not a reboot or remake or even a sequel.

Also, my intitial comment was, "To be honest, I'm not surprised that they would try and remake this, but for me, there's no way they could do better than the first three films." If I misled, making it sound like I wanted I reboot, or even that I was indifferent, please note that I'm totally opposite. I knew it would happen one day, but I hoped that it never would.

Plus, isn't the horror genre on hiatus now? Outside of Cabin in the Woods, which was as much a spoof film as it was an original horror film, has there been any decent horror films in the last year and a half? And are there any interesting ones coming up?

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lol wtf this movie doesnt need a reboot, hollywood needs to reboot its writers to come up with original content instead of beating a deadhorse...and then rebooting it when that fails.

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My tastes have change in the last year concerning those types of films. Not as big of a horror fan as I once was, in fact, I've seen maybe two in the last year, and they were dark comedies that happened to have horror elements. I would agree, my opinion is "meh," but as a fan of the originals, I won't go see the reboot.

What made the first one so amazing was that surprise ending and how on earth could they possibly reproduce that feeling you got when you found out that the killer was right there in the room the entire time? When you realize that every film is going to have that surprise twist ending, you're constantly focused on figuring it out. And while that is partially fun, it also takes away from the rest of the film. Especially if you really do figure it out.

Saw was original and it was awesome for all the right reasons. That's something that can only be captured in an original movie. Not a reboot or remake or even a sequel.

Also, my intitial comment was, "To be honest, I'm not surprised that they would try and remake this, but for me, there's no way they could do better than the first three films." If I misled, making it sound like I wanted I reboot, or even that I was indifferent, please note that I'm totally opposite. I knew it would happen one day, but I hoped that it never would.

Plus, isn't the horror genre on hiatus now? Outside of Cabin in the Woods, which was as much a spoof film as it was an original horror film, has there been any decent horror films in the last year and a half? And are there any interesting ones coming up?

Glad to clear that up haha. Not sure about any ones coming out. I know this is O/T but whatever happened to the Humpty Dumpty horror movie? I was looking forward to that.

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yeah I won't lie I never watched past 4

Never watched any of them. Are they worth watching, seeing as i've been watching these ones recently. Will I be disappointed with the Saw/Hostel films :laugh:

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Never watched any of them. Are they worth watching, seeing as i've been watching these ones recently. Will I be disappointed with the Saw/Hostel films :laugh:

tbh never heard of them! Saw 1/2/3 is good and Hostel 1 and parts of 2 are good

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tbh never heard of them! Saw 1/2/3 is good and Hostel 1 and parts of 2 are good

What?? King Rappy never heard of Spiders or Boggy Creek? Damn, next you'll be telling us you've never seen Megashark vs Crocosaurus.

You disappoint me :cry: , you need to catch up on your film watching I think.

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