The iconic horror franchise Saw has experienced a notable narrative decline since its original installment in 2004, as the sequels have lost the impact that characterized the initial film. After several years of creative distance, the creators of the saga, Leigh Whannell and James Wan, have decided to take an active role in the production of Saw 11, which has sparked the interest of fans. I want to play a game Wan, in a recent special screening of Saw at the Sundance Festival, confirmed that his return, along with Whannell’s, aims to restore the […]
The iconic horror franchise Saw has experienced a notable narrative decline since its original release in 2004, as the sequels have lost the impact that characterized the initial film. After several years of creative distance, the creators of the saga, Leigh Whannell and James Wan, have decided to take an active role in the production of Saw 11, which has sparked the interest of fans.
I want to play a game
Wan, in a recent special screening of Saw at the Sundance Festival, confirmed that his return, along with Whannell, aims to restore the spirit of the original film. Although they will not take on the roles of director and screenwriter, their direct involvement could mark a significant change in the creative direction of the franchise, which has been acquired by Blumhouse. This production company, known for its ability to revitalize horror genres, will potentially influence the development and quality of the new film.
It has been noted that Saw 11 could be the first truly effective installment in years, raising expectations for a possible return to the roots of the series that captured the audience’s attention with its unique approach to suspense and shocking plot twists. With a script that could recapture the essence that made the franchise famous and a more coherent direction, fans are hopeful that this new installment will regain the lost notoriety.
Rumors and speculation suggest that the combination of Wan and Whannell’s freshly revitalized approach along with Blumhouse’s solid experience may result in a film that not only honors its legacy, but also surprises contemporary audiences. Saw fans will be on the lookout for upcoming announcements regarding the release date of Saw 11 and its development.
James Wan is one of the most interesting horror directors of his generation. Few have managed to reinvent themselves like he has. After creating Saw, he didn’t stop there, but was able to create several successful franchises that have thrived over the years. All under the umbrella of his own production company, demonstrating that horror cinema, if done well, can be profitable. As much as to make 2 billion dollars in nine films, in three franchises of a shared cinematic universe. Because we are talking about the universe of The Conjuring. To which belong The Warren Files and Annabelle, in addition to […]
James Wan is one of the most interesting horror directors of his generation. Few have managed to reinvent themselves like he has. After creating Saw, he didn’t stop there, but was able to create several successful franchises that have dominated over the years. All under the umbrella of his own production company, demonstrating that horror cinema, if done well, can be profitable. As much as to make 2 billion dollars in nine films, across three franchises of a shared cinematic universe.
Because we are talking about the universe of The Conjuring. Which includes The Warren Files and Annabelle, as well as The Nun. Beloved horror film franchises that have managed to evolve over the years and, at least these first two, are now coming to Max.
The Warrens, the most paranormal couple
Based on true events, The Conjuring, released in 2013, follows the case where two paranormal investigators, Ed and Lorraine Warren, must uncover the extent to which spirits are involved in the strange occurrences of the Perron family. The film was a success for having a relatively realistic tone, emphasizing the supernatural aspects and the investigation itself, treating the work of uncovering the truth almost like a detective exercise.
The movie performed extraordinarily well, being highly appreciated by both critics and audiences, which led to the green light for the second film in the franchise: The Conjuring 2, released in 2014. In this case, the Warrens, five years later, must investigate a particularly tumultuous case that seems to combine a ouija board, strange events in London, and their own home.
Since the second installment was the most successful, it shouldn’t be surprising that they greenlit a third installment, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It.
In this third installment, after documenting the exorcism of an 8-year-old boy, things begin to twist rapidly. Mixing supernatural terror with thriller, it may not achieve the same commercial success as the previous installment, but it will be the most intriguing in how it deviates from the classic formula of the franchise. We are yet to see what they do in The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, a film set to be released on September 5 of this year.
Annabelle, the doll you wouldn’t want to have at home
But in fairness, the Warren Files would not progress linearly. Between each installment, there would be other movies. Because the protagonist of the first movie would be the doll Annabelle and her first movie would serve as a prequel to the franchise.
Annabelle would premiere in 2014 and would serve to explore the origins of the character. Serving as an origin story, even more than a prequel, it focuses much more on the dramatic aspects and pure horror, making it have a very different approach. This makes it a perfect fit to be the direct sequel to the first Conjuring.
Especially not when it comes to the latest Annabelle movie. Because Annabelle 2: Creation, released in 2017, would tell how Annabelle, the doll, ended up enchanted, in a more formulaic but very satisfying movie for fans.
The latest film in the saga so far is Annabelle Comes Home, released in 2019, which once again crosses the paths of Annabelle and the Warrens. Proving that what they did to end the doll was ultimately not enough, the film feels more like a way to continue exploiting the character’s popularity rather than something that truly adds to the universe. But it is undeniable that it is an enjoyable film that delighted fans.
Where to watch it and in what order
Now that they are all available on Max, it’s possible to watch them as a way to prepare for the new installment of The Conjuring. Or simply to enjoy a good weekend of horror. Although if you also want to see the first two installments of The Nun, you’ll have to watch them on Amazon Prime or Apple TV, although on the latter only for rent.
As for the rest, if you want to see the entire franchise, there are two ways: either by release order (The Conjuring, Annabelle, The Conjuring: The Enfield Case, Annabelle: Creation, The Nun, Annabelle Comes Home, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, and The Nun 2) or by chronological order (The Nun, The Nun 2, Annabelle: Creation, Annabelle, The Conjuring, Annabelle Comes Home, The Conjuring: The Enfield Case, and The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It). But in either case, a marathon of death awaits you.
James Wan, acclaimed director known for his work in the horror genre, is once again taking the reins of the Saw franchise, a milestone in his career that began with the low-budget filming of the first installment in 2004. The franchise has shared an uncertain fate, especially after the release of Saw X in 2023 and the subsequent removal of Saw XI from the release calendar. However, the recent acquisition of half of the franchise rights by Blumhouse, which merged with Wan’s company, Atomic Monster, could mark a change […]
James Wan, acclaimed director known for his work in the horror genre, is once again taking the reins of the Saw franchise, a milestone in his career that began with the low-budget filming of the first installment in 2004. The franchise has shared an uncertain fate, especially after the release of Saw X in 2023 and the subsequent removal of Saw XI from the release calendar. However, the recent acquisition of half of the franchise rights by Blumhouse, which merged with Wan’s company, Atomic Monster, could mark a significant change.
James Wan regains the rights to his creation
Blumhouse, led by Jason Blum, has earned a reputation for revitalizing horror franchises, and with the new management control of Saw, there are hopes that it can give a new boost to the saga. According to recent statements from Saw XI co-writer Patrick Melton, the film’s script presents a ‘very timely’ concept, suggesting that it could align with the current interests of the audience. This adds a layer of expectation around what could result from this new collaboration.
Wan, who had not been directly involved in a Saw movie since co-writing Saw III, has remained as an executive producer on later installments. His return to creative control could mean a renewed focus on quality and storytelling in future installments. Some rumors suggest that Wan might even take on a role behind the camera, which would add a distinctive touch to the upcoming film.
Despite the fact that Saw has faced difficulties in recent years, such as the removal of Saw XI from the release calendar and the uncertainty surrounding its iconic characters, it seems that the franchise has a new opportunity to rise again and captivate horror fans once more.
Come on, admit it: you also have your house filled with plastic skeletons, you’re thinking about learning to carve pumpkins, and you’re meticulously choosing movies for your horror movie marathon full of blades, machetes, blood, spirits, and guts. Halloween, despite increasingly blending with Christmas in supermarkets, is a special time that tastes like dry leaves, hemoglobin, thrills, and delightful terror. And Fortnite knows this very well: that’s why they’ve prepared a bloody menu that’s most delicious for horror fans.
Come on, admit it: you also have your house filled with plastic skeletons, you’re thinking about learning to carve pumpkins, and you’re meticulously choosing movies for your horror movie marathon filled with blades, machetes, blood, spirits, and guts. And Halloween, despite increasingly blending with Christmas in supermarkets, is a special time that tastes like dry leaves, hemoglobin, emotions, and delightful terror. And in Fortnite they know it very well: that’s why they have prepared a bloody menu that’s most delicious for horror fans. Let the slaughter begin!
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Starting this Saturday, the Fortnite map will turn red with the appearance of various skins and weapons that will delight those who, besides engaging in multiplayer shooting, know exactly who Wes Craven and John Carpenter are. Because, after all, how would you feel about replacing your usual characters with Leatherface? The antagonist of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, who has already appeared in nine films, continues wielding the chainsaw and dismembering now in video game format (although he already had a very controversial one for the Atari 2600).
Next to him, we will have Billy, the puppet from the Saw movies, a franchise that has just entered its tenth installment and is now, indeed, going to play a game. Interestingly, the movie also had two video games that did not exactly receive critical acclaim. Opposing these two horror icons, we will have Edward Scissorhands, the character from Tim Burton, and several Disney villains.
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If you are one of those who follow this Disney sub-category that has become so famous these years, you should know that Captain Hook, Cruella De Vil, and Maleficent will make their appearance, although they won’t be the only ones, because it has already been said that the villains from the mouse company will gradually appear in Fortnite. Oh, yes! And in addition, a new weapon will be added: you can play with chainsaws, which is something that suits Leatherface perfectly. Are you ready for the massacre to begin in Tilted Towers?
Let’s hope, however, that the franchise’s board game, at least, doesn’t turn the night of fun into a pool of blood in your living room, which then turns out fatal.
Being very honest, it’s strange that it hadn’t happened already. I mean, the tagline of ‘Saw’ is “Let’s play a game,” and it usually doesn’t involve a round of ‘Monopoly‘ or ‘Clue’ but rather a saw to cut off your arm, another one to turn your leg into mincemeat, and some tubes attached to your nose that you’d rather not know about. Let’s hope, though, that the franchise’s board game at least doesn’t turn a fun night into a bloodbath in your living room. That could end pretty badly.
The board game will be called ‘Saw: The Jigsaw Trials,’ and for now, all we know is that it has its own Kickstarter page, where it will likely be funded without any issues. After all, its studio, Iconiq, is accustomed to releasing adaptations of audiovisual licenses such as ‘They Live’ or ‘Kingdom Tails.’ At the very least, the final result is usually interesting, which is more than what most franchise games can say.
Obviously, the game will involve dismemberment, classic traps, some new ones… and it can only be played by those over 18 years old. Not that anyone is particularly shocked at this point, right? All the movies are rated for adults, and there’s even one, ‘Saw VI,’ that received an X rating in Spain. In the end, it was released censored to avoid obligating its viewing in one of the eight porn cinemas that were left in Spain in 2009. Currently, there are none. The times are changing.
How do you play? Well, it’s for 2 to 6 players. Contestants must take on one of the 6 roles of ‘Saw‘ victims and collect items to escape from up to 2000 different traps, each with its own mechanism. Gradually, they’ll lose limbs until they die, and only one will remain alive, declared the winner. Fun for the whole family!
In fact, the cruelty is evident right from the trailer images on YouTube, where we can remove parts from our “character sheet” as a symbol of losing our body parts. The best part? The project is sponsored by Lionsgate, which means it will be faithful to the original. Perhaps too faithful. Just in case, get ready with tissues and antiseptic: you’re about to play a game.
