Aug 13, 2009 by B. Alan Orange

Saw Franchise Set to Return for 8th Installment

Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton, writers of Saw IV-Saw VI are reportedly coming back for two more installments, which would lead the popular horror franchise all the way up to number eight. This news was disclosed in a recent Variety article announcing the writing duo's work on the new horror series Clive Barker's Hotel.

As usual, the continuing plot and storyline for all Saw sequels is being kept tightly under wraps. What is known is that Saw VII will be in 3D. Does that mean Saw VIII will be as well? I guess that depends on how popular the first 3D installment is.

Saw VII will haunt up theater screens on October 23rd of this year, with Saw VII hitting in 2010 and Saw VIII arriving in 2011. How long will this madness continue to go on? As long as these films keep making money. You can bet on that.

Saw VI was released October 23rd, 2009 and stars Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor, Mark Rolston, Betsy Russell, Shawnee Smith, Peter Outerbridge, Athena Karkanis, Samantha Lemole. The film is directed by Kevin Greutert.

Saw 3D was released October 29th, 2010 and stars Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor, Gina Holden, Betsy Russell, Tanedra Howard, Johnny Yong Bosch, Shauna MacDonald, Franky G. The film is directed by Kevin Greutert.


Sources: Variety

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Comments (24)

  1. Mutant

    Oh by the way get used to the idea of 3d, Lord of the Rings is being formatted along with several other films. The Hobbit will be in 3D and many more to come.

    2 years agoby @zenderFlag

  2. Mutant

    As long it makes money, they don't give a ---- what any of us think.

    2 years agoby @zenderFlag

  3. PUNISHER

    I love the SAW franchise but this is going to far. They need to end it. Please!

    2 years agoby @cerealkillerFlag

  4. ed_wood

    Awesome news, keep them coming.

    2 years agoby @ed-woodFlag

  5. BaggerMcGuirk

    They should have stopped after the first one. There is not a single iota of decent filmmaking in this franchise.

    2 years agoby @baggermcguirkFlag

  6. slyjai

    How far are they willing to go with this franchise? & I am glad someone else spotted the typo!!!

    2 years agoby @slyjaiFlag

  7. Diaigma

    It's cool. I just had to find a way to use the "saw" pun, is all. :)

    2 years agoby @diaigmaFlag

  8. ZanyZap

    They should have "cut it off" awhile ago. ;)

    2 years agoby @zanyzapFlag

  9. Newkill3000

    clinton, you really think Lionsgate gives a flying f*ck whether you see it or not. They already have a huge audience as it is. And Diaigma, my apologies, i just get upset when i hear bad things about my new favorite horror franchise.

    2 years agoby @newkill200Flag

  10. Diaigma

    LOL. Newkill.

    Whenever I do this " :P " It means that I'm kidding around. Jeesh. Besides, you trash on threads concerning movies that you don't care to see or want to hear about. You don't see me complaining ;)

    2 years agoby @diaigmaFlag

  11. Chad Vital

    Okay, I love the franchise but 8 is enough they need to wrap it up now. I wonder if the writers thought up something cool to add to the storyline and the studio loves it cause most studios don't like doing that many sequels so in a way I'm kinda impressed with Lionsgate.

    3D? Lol why would it be in 3D it's not like they have special effects or scary pop out out you type of horror so that's kinda unnecessary

    2 years agoby @chad-vitalFlag

  12. clinton

    stop right there lionsgate! i'm not watching any more saw films after 6, you've gone too far.

    2 years agoby @clintonFlag

  13. YotaruVegeta

    Oh, so this ISN'T a joke! What the hell happens after Jigsaw's dead? Does he come back to life in the body of the Jigsaw doll, a la "Child's Play?"

    2 years agoby @yotaruvegetaFlag

  14. Vamp

    I'd have to say that "SAW II" was my favorite, with "SAW V" in a close second.

    2 years agoby @vampire2000Flag

  15. Newkill3000

    Messenger, I agree Saw IV is great. I love the fact how they show some hints about maybe dr. gordon still being alive.

    2 years agoby @newkill200Flag

  16. Messenger

    I still stand by that I think Saw IV is the best one (story wise) a lot of back story and emotional connection to Jigsaw. If the sequals are good and RELEVANT to the rest and they dont force it Im down for some more.

    2 years agoby @messengerFlag

  17. Vamp

    I absolutely love this series, but I think it's starting to get a little out of hand. As long as the movies continue to be as good as they have been, though, then I will not complain much.

    2 years agoby @vampire2000Flag

  18. Newkill3000

    diaigma, shut the f*ck up. Why are you even on this article post if you don't want to hear about Saw? Your f*cking retarded.

    2 years agoby @newkill200Flag

  19. JonSpidey07

    (sigh)
    I imagine 10 movies will be the limit
    there's no more story left in this franchise!

    2 years agoby @jonspidey07Flag

  20. spideykea

    WHAT THE F*CK!!!???!!!

    2 years agoby @spideykeaFlag

  21. Diaigma

    No more. Please. I "saw" enough already :P

    2 years agoby @diaigmaFlag

  22. Punishment 2012

    i love the saw movies. but 3D is for new and korny horror movies.. i want them to keep going with these, but 3D is not the way to go.. i hope change that and keep going untill they give us an end that will please us all..

    2 years agoby @dizoyleFlag

  23. Newkill3000

    Who the f*ck messed up the roman numerals? It's Saw VI coming out this year. Idiots, and movieweb please in the future proofread the stuff that you update on here. thank you.

    2 years agoby @newkill200Flag

  24. Mutant

    Nice

    2 years agoby @zenderFlag

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