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The Previous ‘SAW’ Entry Was Supposed to Be Split in Two! (Exclusive)
It’s been six years since Kevin Greutert’s Saw 3D: The Final Chapter hit theaters. It was supposed to conclude the franchise that was first spawned in 2004 with James Wan’s indie SAW.
The film ended with a huge reveal: Dr. Gordon (Cary Elwes) was behind a cult of Jigsaw followers that appeared to be on a global level. While obviously closing the door on the franchise, it weirdly left many questions unanswered. There’s a reason, which is revealed by screenwriters Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan, the duo behind the upcoming The Neighbor (Sep. 6).
“It was our original intention to make the final ‘Saw’ film in two parts,” they explained to Bloody Disgusting. “But when ‘VI’ didn’t do so well, the studio [Lionsgate] got nervous and we were only allowed to make one more.
“The big reveal of Dr. Gordon was a bit underserved as a result,” they added, “perhaps creating more questions than answers. There were several ideas we never quite figured out. But I don’t want to say what they were, because you never know what might happen in the future.”
They continue: “I’m excited and curious as everyone else for the next one coming next year. It’ll be cool to get a hard R horror film that isn’t supernatural (although ‘Don’t Breathe’ looks pretty darn fantastic). There are great people involved, including the brothers behind the camera. Hopefully we’ll at least be invited to the premiere.
The next SAW film, in theaters October 27, 2017, is to be directed by Michael and Peter Spierig.
Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger – the same scriptwriting duo behind Piranha 3D, Piranha 3DD, and Sorority Row – were previously reported as the film’s writers.
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‘Mind Body Spirit’ Exclusive Trailer – Get Twisted with Found Footage Yoga Horror Movie in May
A yoga influencer discovers just how flexible fear can be in Mind Body Spirit, a new found footage horror movie that Welcome Villain Films is bringing to the table in a couple weeks.
Mind Body Spirit will release on Digital outlets May 7.
Get twisted with the official trailer and poster art below.
Matt Donato raved in his 4-star review, “Mind Body Spirit is a knockout horror session for the livestream era, which has me desperately waiting to see what its creators and stars do next.”
In Mind Body Spirit, “Anya, an aspiring yoga influencer, embarks on a ritual practice left behind by her estranged grandmother. She documents the practice on her YouTube channel for the world to watch, allowing her audience intimate access to her journey.
“But what starts as a spiritual self-help guide evolves into something much more sinister. As Anya becomes obsessed with the mysterious power of the practice, she unwittingly unleashes an otherworldly entity that begins to take control of her life – and her videos. Now Anya must race to unlock the truth, before her descent into madness threatens to consume her mind, body and spirit. By the time she reveals the true nature of the ritual, will it be too late?”
Mind Body Spirit was written and directed by Alex Henes & Matthew Merenda.
The upcoming horror film stars Sarah J. Bartholomew, Madi Bready, KJ Flahive, Anna Knigge, and Kristi Noory, and was produced by Dan Asma and Jesse McClung.
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