Excitement brews amongst "Saw" horror movie series fans as production company Lionsgate confirms an upcoming eleventh installment, titled "Saw XI". The announcement was made on Instagram, with the caption "The game goes on"[2]. Set to hit US cinemas on September 27, 2024, in Roman numerals, details about the plot or cast remain under wraps[1][2].
"Saw X" made its way to US theaters in September 2023, but "Saw XI" has already captivated German audiences since November 30[1]. The series' tenth installment garnered positive reviews from the majority of viewers, despite some of its predecessors facing criticism from fans and critics alike[1]. At the box office, "Saw X" proved an impressive success, effortlessly surpassing its production costs of around 100 million US dollars[1].
Filmmaker Kevin Greutert, who previously helmed editing for the first five parts and "Jigsaw", may be tapped for the director's chair again. In an interview with industry portal "Filmstarts" in early December 2023, Greutert hinted at the possibility, but emphasized that no decision had been made[2]. If Greutert does return, it will mark his seventh outing within the franchise[1].
Quick tidbits:
Directing the first part of the "Saw" series in 2004 was James Wan, who is currently 46 years old. Greutert, now 58, directed "Saw VI" and "Saw VII" and served as producer on "Saw: Spiral."[1]
Additional information:
While no official trailer has been released for "Saw XI", fans can anticipate a thrilling continuation of the deadly games set by the enigmatic Jigsaw killer.
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