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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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New Documentaries Explore the Cult Legacies of ‘The Keep’ and ‘Wolfen’; Watch the Trailers Now [Exclusive]
Undersung werewolf gem Wolfen and Michael Mann’s The Keep get the spotlight in a pair of feature documentaries acquired by Antenna Releasing.
A World War II Fairy Tale, which covers the infamous production of and reception to The Keep, will receive a limited theatrical release in October, followed by a TVOD release on Apple/Amazon. The Keep will also screen as a double feature for some showings.
For Uncovering Wolfen, Antenna eyes a limited theatrical release for 2027. Both films are currently available for booking via Antenna prior to their theatrical and digital releases.
Both documentaries are directed by Stewart Buck, who co-helms with Stéphane Piter on A World War II Fairy Tale.
“We at Antenna are obsessed with film history,” said Chief Acquisitions Officer Billy Ray Brewton. “Stewart has done such a remarkable job of really diving into the deepest recesses of how these films were made and, in doing so, has created the definitive histories of both projects.”
“We’re delighted to be partnering with Antenna Releasing!” said director Buck. “It’s refreshing to see a filmmaker-friendly approach to distribution with people who know what it’s like to be in the trenches with independent projects that struggle to find a home in the crowded marketplace.”
Check out our exclusive trailer and poster reveal of both documentaries below.
Released in 1983, Michael Mann’s The Keep was a notorious box office bomb, critically lambasted and all but forgotten for years, save for the fascination with Tangerine Dream’s iconic score. In recent years, the film has enjoyed a bit of a resurgence and is widely considered a cult classic, though director Michael Mann and many cast members refuse to acknowledge it.
Wolfen, on the other hand, was critical success but was overshadowed heavily by its flashier 1981 siblings An American Werewolf in London and The Howling. It’s also a trailblazer for socio-political horror, and the doc will explore that via the craftspeople who made it.
Look for them both in theaters soon. Stay tuned for more as it arrives.
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