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Producer David S. Goyer provides an update on The Blobremake. The first ever version of this horror classic was released in 1958. Starring Steve McQueen, this B-horror film focused on an alien life form that consumes everything in its bath and continuously grows.

The Blob was later remade into a 1988 body horror film directed by Chuck Russell and starring Kevin Dillon and Shawnee Smith. Early last year, a new remake horror film was announced to be in development by Warner Bros. The film will be directed by David Bruckner of the Hellraiser remake fame.

While in an interview with Comicbook.com, The Blob producer Goyer shared a significant update on the remake film's progress. He began by explaining that some major changes were being made to The Blob, including changing the antagonistic substance's point of origin from space to "something that is made in the lab."

To make that transition, Goyer and Warner Bros.

Saw is the series that just won’t stop. Some horror fans love these movies, others write them off as nothing but torture porn, but movie-goers usually show up to give them healthy box office returns. Not only did the most recent film, Saw X, wind up making over $100 million worldwide, but it also earned the franchise’s best reviews since the original. But, how does the entire series rank? You can check out our Saw Movies Ranked list below – then let us know how you would rank the movies by leaving a comment!

Saw 3D (2010)

Envisioned as the “Final Chapter”, the seventh Saw movie was released in 3D so it could throw some of the biggest, most over-the-top traps of the franchise right in the viewer’s face. Saw 3D was directed by Saw VI’s Kevin Greutert, who was forced to replace Saw V director David Hackl just...

The Story: A goofball gym teacher (Mark Harmon) is forced to teach a remedial English class over the summer.

The Players: Starring: Mark Harmon, Kirstie Alley, Dean Cameron, Courtney Thorne-Smith & Shawnee Smith. Music by Danny Elfman. Directed by Carl Reiner.

The History: Hollywood spent a couple of years trying to make Mark Harmon happen as a movie star. Fresh off an arc on “St. Elsewhere” which infamously had his character contract AIDS from a one-night stand, his career was red hot. For a while, he was seriously considered to replace Don Johnson on “Miami Vice” after contract negotiations fell through, and in 1987-88, we got a bunch of starring vehicles that would try him out in a variety of genres to see if one would stick. He did action in The Presidio (even doing his own stunts – although the film was stolen by co-star Sean Connery), drama in Stealing Home,...

Today marks the first and only Friday the 13th here in 2025, and you better believe the horror genre won’t be sitting the big day out. Eight new horror movies released at home today alone.

Here’s all the new horror that released on Friday, June 13, 2025!

For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.

From producer Takashi Shimizu (Director of The Grudge) comes the Japanese nightmare Best Wishes to All, which notably won “Scariest Feature” at the Overlook Film Festival. The Japanese movie hails from director Yûta Shimotsu, and it’s now streaming on Shudder.

“A young woman’s visit to her grandparents’ home leads to the discovery of what’s brought them happiness, a revelation that will lead her to question her choices, sanity and reality itself.”

Aine Hara stars alongside Kotone Furukawa and Koya Matsuda.

Bloody Disgusting contributor Matt Donato wrote in his review for Daily Dead,...

From writer / director Paul Etheredge, The Other is set premiere on Friday, June 13th and we have an exclusive preview just for Daily Dead readers:

"After years of infertility, Robin and Daniel adopt Kathelia, a mute orphan with a dark past. But their dream turns to horror as eerie events unfold and Kathelia’s behavior grows unsettling. As an evil force takes hold, they must fight for their family—and their survival."

Writer & Director: Paul Etheredge Cast: Olivia Macklin, Dylan McTee, Avangeline Friedlander, Lily D. Moore, and Shawnee Smith Producers: Lisa Normand, Jeffrey Reddick, Jeff Walker, Tim Nagle Genre: Horror, Thriller Rating: Nr Runtime: 99 mins Distributor: Quiver Distribution

Available on Digital & On Demand June 13th, 2025



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A couple of years ago, Kyra Elise Gardner – who happens to be the daughter of special effects artist and puppeteer Tony Gardner, who has been bringing killer doll Chucky (and Tiffany and Glen) to life for the last twenty years – took viewers on a journey through the Child’s Play franchise with the documentary Living With Chucky. Now, Deadline reports that Gardner has made her scripted feature directorial debut with the horror dramedy Slay, which also happens to be the feature writing debut of actor Jimmi Simpson.

Zoey Luna (The Craft: Legacy) and Aya Cash (The Boys) star in the film, which recently wrapped production. The story centers on seven high school seniors whose weekend of backstabbing turns literal. The cast also includes Sean Giambrone (The Goldbergs), Malina Pauli Weissman (A Series of Unfortunate Events), Beck Nolan (Good Guy with a Gun), Reise Alexander (The Invisible Girl), River Alexander (The Way Way Back...

The new horror film, The Other, marks the union of two queer horror icons: Jeffrey Reddick, creator of The Final Destination franchise, and Paul Etheredge, writer/director of the queer slasher Hellbent. With Etheredge writing and directing, and Reddick producing, the horror-thriller comes to VOD this June. In anticipation of its release, we have a chilling exclusive clip from the film.

But first, check out the film’s full synopsis:

After years of infertility, Robin and Daniel adopt Kathelia, a mute orphan with a dark past. But their dream turns to horror as eerie events unfold and Kathelia’s behavior grows unsettling. As an evil force takes hold, they must fight for their family—and their survival.

In the clip, we see Kathelia and her neighbor friend, Fiona, playing with dolls. But during their play date, Fiona has a vision and delivers an eerie message…

Watch now:

Olivia Macklin, Dylan McTee,...

Director Kyra Elise Gardner — daughter of special effects legend Tony Gardner — has wrapped production on Slay, Deadline reports.

Written by actor Jimmi Simpson, the horror dramedy follows seven high school seniors whose weekend of backstabbing turns literal.

Zoey Luna (The Craft: Legacy), Aya Cash (“The Boys”), Shawnee Smith (Saw), Sean Giambrone (“The Goldbergs”), Maliina Weismann (A Series of Unfortunate Events), Beck Nolan, Reise Alexander, River Alexander (The Way Way Back), Talia Jackson (“Family Reunion”), and Ruby McCollister star.

“I wrote Slay about that moment in adolescence where you realize your friends know how to hurt you better than anyone else,” Simpson told Deadline. “Slay lives right there— but with sick music, jokes and stabbings.”

“I think horror, at its best, reveals what we can’t say out loud to each other,” Gardner added. “This movie let me explore that, not with cruelty but with character— through girls trying to be...

Exclusive: Zoey Luna (The Craft: Legacy) and Aya Cash (The Boys) have wrapped on Slay, a horror dramedy marking the scripted feature directorial debut of Kyra Elise Gardner and the feature writing debut of actor Jimmi Simpson.

Following seven high school seniors whose weekend of backstabbing turns literal, the film also stars Shawnee Smith, Sean Giambrone, Maliina Weismann, Beck Nolan, Reise Alexander, River Alexander, Talia Jackson and Ruby McCollister.

Producers include Gardner, Simpson, Harrison Rothman, Scott Foley and Bradley Sloan.

“I wrote Slay about that moment in adolescence where you realize your friends know how to hurt you better than anyone else,” Simpson told Deadline. “Slay lives right there— but with sick music, jokes and stabbings.”

Said Gardner: “I think horror, at its best, reveals what we can’t say out loud to each other. This movie let me explore that, not with cruelty but with character— through girls trying...

Kids are kind of dumb. Remember when you and your friends thought it was funny to prank call the police, not realizing they could see the number and easily call you back? That’s mostly innocuous, but it was also a rite of passage. I’m not sure the adolescent phase of prank calling still endures or not, but since the advent of home telephones, kids and teens loved picking up the phone and pranking friends and foes alike. The entire Scream franchise is basically the most terrifying prank call in history (except it’s no joke).

The phenomenon wasn’t just limited to the 1980s and 1990s, either. Way back in 1965, William Castle directed Joan Crawford in I Saw What You Did, a cheap yet fantastic thriller about two young girls pranking random numbers, calling and saying, “I saw what you did, and I know who you are.” Unfortunately,...

"It follows you everywhere... it's already here." Quiver Distribution has revealed an official trailer for The Other, an indie horror film from filmmaker Paul Etheredge - known for his cult classic indie horror flick Hellbent from 2004. He's back with a new film after 20 years offering something new and scary. Unable to conceive, a couple seeks to build a family with a young mute orphan named Kathelia (played by newcomer Avangeline Friedlander), who is a survivor of tragic childhood. But their act of love turns to horror when they realize the violence in their foster's past has returned to destroy the new family. As an evil force takes hold, they must fight for their family—and their survival. The film stars Olivia Macklin, Dylan McTee, Lily D. Moore, and Shawnee Smith, along with Avangeline Friedlander. From one of the producers who also created Final Destination. This horror will be out to...

Some homes are invaded from the inside. That’s what happens when a couple adopt a young girl and soon discover something evil has taken root in their house in the new trailer for The Other.

Quiver Distribution will bring The Other to Digital and On Demand platforms on June 13, 2025.

In the film, “After years of infertility, Robin and Daniel adopt Kathelia, a mute orphan with a dark past. But their dream turns to horror as eerie events unfold and Kathelia’s behavior grows unsettling. As an evil force takes hold, they must fight for their family—and their survival.”

Final Destination franchise creator Jeffrey Reddick produces The Other, which marks the return of Hellbent (2004) and Angel of Death (2009) writer-director Paul Etheredge.

The upcoming indie horror film is said to be “born from a nightmare from the mind of Paul Etheredge.”

Olivia Macklin, Dylan McTee, Avangeline Friedlander, Lily D. Moore,...

While you wait for Final Destination Bloodlines, franchise creator Jeffrey Reddick is back with a brand new genre movie this coming June. Reddick produces The Other, which marks the return of Hellbent (2004) and Angel of Death (2009) director Paul Etheredge.

Bloody Disgusting has learned that Quiver Distribution will bring The Other to Digital and On Demand platforms on June 13, and they’ve also provided us with the exclusive poster reveal.

Check out the poster for The Other below and expect the trailer soon.

Written and directed by Paul Etheredge and produced by Jeffrey Reddick, the upcoming indie horror film is said to be “born from a nightmare from the mind of Paul Etheredge.”

The Other tells the story of Robin and Daniel who adopt Kathelia, a mute orphan with a dark past. Their dream turns to horror as eerie events unfold and Kathelia’s behavior grows unsettling. As an evil force takes hold,...

Although the future of the Saw franchise remains unclear, it’s never game over for Billy the Puppet.

“Very cool stuff in the works from my friends Lionsgate,” Saw II, Saw III, Saw IV, and Spiral director Darren Lynn Bousman wrote on Instagram. “Crazy to be looking back and rewatching Saw stuff decades later.”

With the series’ second installment celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and Bousman tagging post-production house FotoKem in the photo, it’s likely that a 4K restoration of Saw II is in the works.

The original Saw made its way to 4K Ultra HD back in 2021, but the sequels have yet to be upgraded. Perhaps we’ll get a box set with all 10 installments.

Written by Bousman and franchise co-creator Leigh Whannell, Saw II follows a group of ex-convicts forced to pass a series of deadly tests by the Jigsaw Killer.

Donnie Wahlberg, Franky G, Glenn Plummer,...

Want to play a game? Try to explain the entire "Saw" universe timeline in chronological order, from 2004's "Saw" through 2023's "Saw X."

The wildly popular and influential horror franchise made its mark with its intense use of gore, the performance of star Tobin Bell, and the many iconic traps that torture its characters. But what it's best remembered for by its dedicated fans is its soap-opera-like overarching storyline, featuring fake-out deaths, secret alliances, and a ton of flashbacks.

The "Saw" franchise timeline is so complicated that there isn't an easy answer to the question of what order someone should watch the movies in, with "Saw X" potentially setting up a secondary timeline of events that will continue to unfold parallel to the first nine films. We've done our best to take all the confusing events of the series and place them in order, revealing the hidden narrative that carries the saga of "Saw.

For those who have never hit Tampa’s Spookala, a fantastic and quickly-growing convention that’s home to numerous horror-related guests and a massive hall full of cool vendors, consider it a great reason to weather the heat, humidity, gators and bath salt zombies the state is generally known for.

This past weekend’s con saw fans enjoying autograph and photo opportunities with genre heavyweights like Saw’s Tobin Bell and Shawnee Smith, Count Crowley’s David Dastmalchian (super nice guy), and The Punisher’s Thomas Jane (returning to the area for the first time in the two decades since that film was made). In addition, The Lost Boys’ Kiefer Sutherland and Jason Patric were in attendance, as well as Orphan/Orphan: First Kill star Isabelle Fuhrman.

Fuhrman was gracious with her time in chatting with each fan who approached her, including yours truly, who was able to thank her...

This week, we were treated to the teaser poster and plot synopsis for the legacy sequel to I Know What You Did Last Summer, and it may as well have been copy and pasted from the first film. A generic hook, the same title of the film released nearly 30 years ago, and the damn near exact same plot synopsis: “When five friends inadvertently cause a deadly car accident, they cover up their involvement and make a pact to keep it a secret rather than face the consequences. A year later, their past comes back to haunt them and they’re forced to confront a horrifying truth: someone knows what they did last summer… and is hell-bent on revenge. As one by one the friends are stalked by a killer, they discover this has happened before, and they turn to two survivors of the legendary Southport Massacre of 1997 for help.“

Don’t get me wrong,...

A once pulse-pounding horror franchise has flatlined. Jigsaw's next killing spree was officially shelved on Monday after Lionsgate removed Saw 11 from its schedule and swapped in horror sequel The Strangers: Chapter 2 in its place.

Originally intended for a Fall 2024 release, the sequel was punted to the Sept. 26, 2025 date that The Strangers sequel now inherits. Despite the track record of delays, the latest puts the franchise's future in flux. Production warfare has plagued the project since its Spring 2024 announcement. Saw 11 co-writer Patrick Melton provided insight into the stall, telling The Hollywood Reporter:

“The reason it’s held up is just, there’s inter-squabbling between producers and Lionsgate. They just can’t quite get on the same page.”

Producers Can't Crack Jigsaw Puzzle, Lionsgate Silently Kills Saw 11 "It's 100% Over."

The grim update gets bleaker. According to Bloody Disgusting, a source "verified as being close to the production of its newest sequel.

'Saw XI' may still have a future despite being removed from its release slot.The iconic horror franchise was due to return with its 11th instalment in September 2025 - which had already been delayed by a year - and it was recently revealed that the project had "stalled".According to The Hollywood Reporter, studio Lionsgate has removed the planned sequel from its planned release date.However, on Monday (24.03.25) the studio shared a tongue in cheek statement from ventriloquist dummy Billy the Puppet, which is used by John Kramer's Jigsaw persona.He said: "I’ve seen the rumors. They say it’s Game Over. You all should know me better than that. The game is never over.”The update comes after screenwriting partners Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan revealed they hadn't received any news since presenting a draft script in spring 2024.Melton - who has been involved in...

Lionsgate has pulled Saw XI from its release schedule and put The Strangers: Chapter 2 in its place, but the Saw franchise’s killer mascot, Billy the Puppet, has issued an amusing warning via THR.

Coming off of a very successful tenth installment, Saw XI was set to release on September 26, 2025, but turmoil behind the scenes has left the fate of the franchise hanging in the balance.

But horror icons never die, and rarely do their franchises, either. That’s supported by a statement from Saw’s pint-sized icon, who all but vows that the franchise will continue in some form. Billy the Puppet, via Lionsgate, told THR, “I’ve seen the rumors. They say it’s Game Over. You all should know me better than that. The game is never over.”

Saw X director Kevin Greutert was set to return to helm Saw XI. Fellow franchise alum Marcus Dunstan...

Like the extremities of one of Jigsaw's victims, Saw XI has been sliced off the release calendar. The Hollywood Reporter has the news that the troubled horror sequel will no longer be released on September 26, 2025. It has been ceded to an entry in another long-running horror franchise: The Strangers: Chapter 2 will now see a wide release on that date.

It was previously reported last week that Saw XI, the follow-up to 2023's franchise-reviving Saw X, was effectively dead at Lionsgate after coming to a standstill amid squabbling among its producers. The removal of the film from the release calendar would seem to confirm that, but Lionsgate insists that, unlike John Kramer, the movie isn't as dead as it appears. In a statement purported to be from series mascot Billy the Puppet, the studio stated that "I’ve seen the rumors. They say it’s Game Over. You all...

Back in 2008 -- when torture movies were still riding high -- VH1 had a brilliant idea. Well, they had a "brilliant" idea. Tapping into the successes of both the "Saw" movies and reality shows like "America's Next Top Model," the network produced "Scream Queens," a competition show that gathered together 10 hopeful actresses and had them undergo a series of auditions and acting challenges, arranged in an elimination tourney structure, with each getting help from professional acting coach John Homa. The grand prize would be a small role in "Saw VI."

It might come as a surprise to you that this series was directed by James Gunn, who also served as one of the show's main judges. He was joined on the judge's panel by Shawnee Smith, who played the role of Amanda Young in "Saw," "Saw II," "Saw III," "Saw VI," and "Saw X." This was at a time when...

'Saw XI' has "stalled" with writers kept in the dark for almost a year.Progress on the latest instalment in the long running horror franchise has "stalled" with no updates for screenwriting partners Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan since they presented a draft in spring 2024.Melton - who has been involved in the film series since 2007 entry 'Saw IV' - told The Hollywood Reporter: "We haven’t heard anything since May.“It’s stalled at a managerial level. It has nothing to do with the creative or anything else. There’s higher-level things at play.”As confirmed by studio Lionsgate in December 2023, franchise mainstay Kevin Greutert - who helmed 'Saw X' that same year - joined as director with an aim of a September 2024 release.This was pushed back by a year, but now the future of the next film is up in the air.

If you ever found yourself screaming at the characters in a horror film for making dumb decisions, the Saw franchise flips the script. Here, the victims don’t just run into a dark alleyway with a dead end when there’s a serial killer chasing them, instead, they find themselves in horrifying traps where every move means life or death. Guess there is just something about watching people struggle against almost impossible odds…in a twisted kind of way.

Saw X (2023) | Credits: Lionsgate Films

While the critics may have not been entirely kind to the franchise, which has ten movies to its name, Saw sure is a favorite among horror fanatics who are looking for something different than your average ghosts and killers lurking in the shadows. Unfortunately, recent reports have proven to be an unpleasant surprise for the fans as Saw XI gets canceled.

Saw 11 reportedly faces a devastating...

As soon as Saw X, the tenth entry in the Saw franchise (you can read our review Here), was released in September of 2023, franchise producers were already talking about the potential of a Saw XI. The official announcement came that December, along with a release date: September 27, 2024… but then it was said that the producers and Lionsgate had decided to take a little extra time with this one, Saw XI was pushed back to September 26, 2025. Now, our friends at Bloody Disgusting are reporting that we might not see another sequel in the Saw franchise at all, as a source “close to the production” has informed them that Saw XI has been cancelled!

According to this source, “It’s totally dead. It’s 100% over. Almost a year now.” The source added, “Everything went sideways in January 2024 … the producers started fighting.” One producer attempted to plow forward with the film, but the...

It's game over for Saw fans. According to an exclusive new report from Bloody Disgusting, the eleventh film in the franchise is dead and no longer moving forward, so we aren't going to see Jigsaw setting traps anytime soon, or even another showdown between John Kramer and Cecilia as hinted at by the end of Saw X.

The outlet quotes a source who was reportedly close to production for Saw XI, which was slated to release this September after being delayed a year.

"It’s totally dead. It’s 100% over. Almost a year now.”

The source claims that infighting on set caused the film to eventually breakdown, kicking off way back in January 2024, when one person wanted to "plow forward" to make the film, and the other stalling production.

As devastating as this update is, it's not all that surprising. Rumors have been circling about a troubled production for months now.

Saw XI has reportedly been cancelled, with production on the horror sequel having halted over a year ago, according to a new update about the movie. Saw XI was confirmed not long after Saw X was released, the tenth installment of the gore-splattered horror franchise which earned critical and commercial success. The sequel was originally scheduled for release on September 27, 2024, before being pushed back an entire year to September 26, 2025. Since then, there's been no news on what to expect from the eleventh movie in the series.

Now, according to Bloody Disgusting, Saw XI has quietly been cancelled, with a source revealing production hasn't been moving forward for "[a]lmost a year now." The report claims infighting among producers stalled production in January 2024, with one trying to "plow forward" on the movie while another tried halting its progress. Lionsgate didn't have anyone to step in and negotiate a path forward, effectively leading to the sequel's cancellation.

Seven installments. A soft reboot. A spinoff. An… inbetweenquel?

After two decades, ten films, and over a billion dollars grossed worldwide, Saw remains one of horror’s most popular and enduring franchises. Unfortunately, the series’ iconic villain Jigsaw may have already set his last trap, according to an anonymous source Bd has verified as being close to the production of its newest sequel.

“It’s totally dead,” the source tells us. “It’s 100% over. Almost a year now.”

After the commercial and critical success of 2023’s Saw X, Lionsgate announced Saw XI with a teaser image and a September 27th, 2024 release date. Not long after, Saw X director (and franchise veteran) Kevin Greutert was revealed as the upcoming sequel’s director, with previous series scribes Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan on scripting duties.

In addition, Saw stars Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith and Costas Mandylor were to return to their roles for this outing.

Monster-Mania Con / Philadelphia horror convention – East Coast movie and memorabilia show Monster-Mania 62- 3 Days of Sheer Terror This year Monster-Mania welcomes the Icon Tobin Bell and Shawnee Smith for a Saw Reunion. Also in attendance: Geena Davis, Susan Sarandon, Eli Roth, Chris Jericho, Linnea Quigley, Beverly Randolph, Miguel Nunez …

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Creep I.E. Con is one of Southern California’s biggest horror themed conventions of the year and Bloody Disgusting is slicing right into it! Once again, we’re heading to Ontario, California for a few frightful days filled with spooky shenanigans: 30+ celebrity guests, 170+ vendors, and a series of blockbuster Q & As hosted by the best of BloodyFM.

At the top of the frightful festivities is a 40th anniversary reunion panel for Re-Animator featuring Barbara Crampton, Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Brian Yuzna, and Richard Band. In anticipation of the new 4K release, they’ll discuss the legacy of the Stuart Gordon classic with Scare You to Sleep host Shelby Novak and Halloweenies co-host Michael Roffman.

Look to the skies, grab that garlic, and snatch that stereo off the shelf because The Lost Boys will also be reassembling for an exclusive panel, specifically stars Jason Patric, Alex Winter, Billy Wirth, Jamison Newlander,...

Film Mode Entertainment has announced the acquisition of Psychopomp, a new horror thriller starring Saw mainstay Shawnee Smith and produced by Final Destination creator Jeffrey Reddick. The news comes with first look images and a clip previewing a family’s bizarre nightmare.

The horror film is written and directed by Paul Etheredge.

Psychopomp follows “a couple, Robin and Daniel – long struggling with infertility – as they realize their dreams of parenthood by welcoming an orphan, Kathelia, into their home. However, those dreams crack under the weight of Kathelia’s erratic behavior, which only becomes more frighting when Robin discovers she’s inexplicably pregnant.”

The film stars Olivia Macklin, Dylan McTee, Avangeline Friedlander, Shawnee Smith, Lily D. Moore, and Morgana Shaw.

“Psychopomp was born from a nightmare. On my honeymoon, I dreamed of caring for a child, even as it literally tore my new family apart,” said director Paul Etheredge.“Firstly, though,...

Over 10 films to date and an 11th scheduled for late September of 2025, Saw is a franchise that rivals most in terms of both output and fandom. It had a run of 7 straight films over 7 years which began with the out of nowhere Saw in 2004 and culminating with Saw 3D in 2010. Its consistency may have trailed off temporarily with scattered entries following in 2017, 2021, and 2023, but the series as a whole is well known and has branched off into nearly every conceivable type of media. From comics and novels to video games and toys, Saw may just be primed to start another legendary run in the 2020s. Saw III was a runaway train that is still the highest grossing film in the series, but it was almost not even made after the original creators were done. With traps that were some of the most creative and even including Tobin Bell’s favorite...

James Wan’s Saw turns 20 this year and is back in cinemas. A look at one of the most influential horror films of all time:

There’s a comparitively small group of horror films that have, one way or another, changed the genre. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Night Of The Living Dead, The Blair Witch Project and Psycho have all left their mark, but more recent films aren’t always considered to be as impactful as the genre’s older offerings.

Yet, today’s horror landscape would look very different without James Wan’s Saw, which debuted in cinemas in October 2004 and recently returned to UK cinemas to mark its 20th anniversary. Saw kickstarted the so-called torture porn subgenre of horror along with Eli Roth’s Hostel, but it also brought in a whole new approach to the genre. What if the killer wasn’t just sadistic, but also...

Part of the joy of watching John Kramer's (Tobin Bell) intricate traps in Saw isn't the blood and gore but how everything comes together in the end. While the long-running horror series has a reputation for its torture, the opposite is actually the case. The violence in the films is undeniable, but there is a meaningful message at the heart of Saw. "Cherish your life" becomes a mantra of Jigsaw's, and he puts people through these traps because they need to learn some lesson. Those who survive often become better for it.

Saw has been a source of inspiration over the years, but no franchise can hold a candle to the original. This is because, in addition to delivering high-concept material, it is also known for some monumental twists viewers would never see coming.

Spiral's Final Twist Is Reminiscent of the Original Franchise

The final reveal in...

One of the best subgenres of horror movies is the slasher. Slashers bring all sorts of terrifying and exciting fun to the big screen. Arguably, this subgenre has been around for about the last century, containing countless classics that have terrified audiences for generations.

And although the people audiences have to thank for these masterpieces are the creatives behind the scenes, carefully planning and articulating the worst nightmares imaginable, another body audiences have to thank are the villains. Its always fun to root for a good slasher villain, especially when theyre so good at it.

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Beginning with James Wan and Leigh Whannells low-budget horror flick about a sadistic killer trapping his victims in escape room-like death traps, Saw has amassed a cult following like no other horror movie.

The offbeat Bruce Willis film Breakfast of Champions is back in theaters for a limited time, with an all-new 4K restoration. 25 years after its original release, the adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's satirical novel can now be experienced by those who did not see it the first time around which could be a lot of people considering it struggled to find an audience back in 1999.

Breakfast of Champions is a dark comedy that took Bruce Willis from his action hero persona at a time he was finding success in other genres, with movies such as The Sixth Sense. Willis stars as Dwayne Hoover, a wealthy yet mentally unstable car dealership who becomes convinced that a pulp science fiction novel holds the secrets to his existence. The satirical film tends to border on absurdity, a strong suit of Vonneguts work, but the mixed reviews from critics all questioned how successful the...

The Official Saw Escape Revamps for Halloween 2024 with New Twists, Exciting Surprises, and an Exclusive Encounter for Saw Superfans: "Egan Escape Productions is excited to announce thrilling new upgrades to The Official Saw Escape just in time for Halloween 2024, including fresh games and immersive new content. Jason Egan recently invited a group of devoted Saw fans to experience the latest enhancements, but he had a shocking twist in store for them. While exploring the infamous Saw bathroom, the fans were stunned when Shawnee Smith, the actress who plays “Amanda Young” in the Saw films, dramatically unmasked herself from behind the iconic Pig Mask, giving superfans the surprise of a lifetime.

This exciting new content within the escape, which features Shawnee Smith as “Amanda”, is part of a broader revamp that includes heightened gameplay, new puzzles, additional interactors to increase the immersion, and atmospheric outdoor effects that create a thrilling ambiance...

James Wan, director of the very first Saw film and longtime producer of the franchise, has revealed his favorite Jigsaw trap. Wan developed the story of the first Saw movie alongside Leigh Whannell, and the film ended up spawning one of the most iconic horror franchises of all time. Since the original was released in 2004, there have been a total of ten Saw movies. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the very first installment, Wan reflected on the franchise's iconic traps and revealed which one is his favorite.

Perhaps it shouldn't be a surprise that Wan chose a trap from the first Saw movie, the only entry in the franchise he has directed. In an interview with People, Wan admitted that the reverse bear trap remains his favorite Jigsaw trap. Read his full quote below:

It's really the jaw trap. I mean, that one has become so iconic. Obviously, it ended up being on the poster,...

The Saw franchise turns 20 years old today, and James Wan is looking back on the iconic horror saga to reveal his favorite trap, which he says "will always be my baby." Wan directed 2004s Saw, which has since gone on to spawn nine sequels, all of which hes been involved in as an executive producer. An 11th installment is tentatively set for a 2025 release, and will once more feature Tobin Bells Jigsaw setting elaborate traps for unsuspecting victims to try and free themselves from before the clock runs out.

Speaking with People, Wan took a trip down memory lane to go over all the devious traps in the franchise, and it was then that he disclosed to our surprise that the jaw trap is his favorite of the bunch. Fans will recall the reverse bear trap made its first appearance in the original movie, and was revived in Saw VI,...

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Saw's Jigsaw has come to life in a creepy, gender-swapped cosplay that imagines if Billy the Puppet were female, giving a new perspective to the series. Throughout its 10 core entries, the Saw movies have seen John Kramer (Tobin Bell), otherwise known as Jigsaw, kidnap dozens of people and makes them go through torturous gauntlets, a twisted form of getting them to appreciate their lives more. The killer utilizes Billy the Puppet, a pale, black-haired ventriloquist dummy with red swirls on his cheeks, to deliver messages to his victims, acting as the face of his serial killer alter ego.

Now, AshleyArtistryy_ has released a cosplay of herself as Jigsaw's Billy puppet, bringing the Saw villain to life in a gender-swapped rendition. She sports white facepaint and red lipstick, alongside wavy black hair and red contacts to match the puppet's eyes. Painted on her cheeks are two small spirals, while she wears a red bowtie,...

Of all the historic Hollywood horror franchises, one in particular has maintained its relevance better than the rest. While people still remember The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Child's Play, and The Nightmare on Elm Street, they aren't flocking to the theaters year after year to see the new installment. With an entire company of dedicated filmmakers aiding its growth, James Wan and Leigh Whannell's baby is about to reach adulthood. 21 years into the Saw franchise, and the series is as relevant as it has ever been. If the success of the previous installment is any indication, it seems like it won't be stopping anytime soon.

Fresh off the wild success of Saw X, critically and financially, the team at Twisted Pictures hopes to deliver another satisfying entry. The eleventh entry in the Saw franchise, Saw XI, is currently slated for a 2025 release, but what other information about the highly-anticipated sequel is out there?...

The iconic reverse bear trap from 2004's Saw helped get the movie made, but it was almost as uncomfortable in real life as it looked on screen. Saw's simple yet fascinating premise paved the way for countless creative contraptions that have the sole purpose of torturing Jigsaw's victims across nine installments. They vary in design, but they all give the user two options: find the way out or die a painful death. Perhaps the most recognizable of all the traps in the Saw franchise is the reverse bear trap.

This trap requires Shawnee Smith's Amanda Young to disembowel another victim to get the key that frees her from the device before it tears her jaw apart. The reverse bear trap was first used in the short film, which helped Leigh Whannell and James Wan fund the feature film. But as effective at getting the message across as it was,...

As audiences prepare for the 20th anniversary re-release of Saw, the cast and crew reunite for a special screening at this year's Beyond Fest.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Saw, the film will hit theaters on Oct. 20 and Oct. 23. However, those in attendance at this year's Beyond Fest got a special early screening of the unrated 4k restoration of the film, and got to see members of the cast reunite for the occasion. Original stars Tobin Bell, Leigh Whannell, and Cary Elwes reunited for the event, posing for photographers as seen in the video posted by the official Saw account on X.

unchained. #Saw20th pic.twitter.com/tJnTpl3ciI Saw (@Saw) October 5, 2024

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Saw X appears to have reinvigorated the Saw franchise, so while we wait for Saw XI to come along, we here at Arrow in the Head have decided to take a look back at the previous films in the series to compile a list of the Best Saw Traps. There were many traps to choose from, but the idea here was to narrow it down to the best trap (or trap scene) from each individual movie. Check out our picks below, and let us know what your favorite traps were in the comments section.

Saw – Reverse Bear Trap

Of course this one had to make the list, since it’s the most popular trap in the entire franchise and the one most strongly remembered by the general audience. The reverse bear trap caught so much attention when it showed up in the first film, they brought it back in a couple of the sequels.

Can you believe it’s been 20 Years since James Wan and Leigh Whannell burst onto the scene with the original Saw? While we’re not getting a new installment in the franchise until next year, the original classic returns to theaters on the road to Halloween.

Tickets are available Now through Fathom Events for the 20th anniversary re-release of Saw, which brings the Unrated version of the film to theaters for the very first time.

Check out a brand new 20th anniversary poster below and read on for more!

If it’s Halloween, it must be Saw. And just in time for Halloween, this Exclusive Screening on October 20 & October 23 features a special intro from Jigsaw himself, Tobin Bell.

The bonus content features Bell discussing Saw fandom and his iconic performance.

Fathom Events previews, “Dismember the memories and delve deeper than ever into the film’s Unrated story of Kramer, whose...

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Frasier is one of the best classic multi-cam sitcoms with one of the best cast of characters. Based on the character from the hit series Cheers, Frasier follows Dr. Frasier Crane as he moves to Seattle to reset his life after finalizing his divorce. Dr. Crane thinks that he is getting a new life but his plans are interrupted when his father moves in with him. The comedy of the series came from the highly dysfunctional relationship between Frasier and his father Niles Crane. Frasier provided laughter to its audience for 11 eleven brilliant seasons and ended its run in 2004. Eighteen years later we go a great revival and new life for Frasier Crane on Paramount+ with him living with his son. So, if you loved the cringe comedy and compelling characters in the original and the new revival...

Like Spirit Halloween seizing a once-beloved store, Silver Scream Con moved into the old stomping grounds of Rock and Shock — New England’s premier horror convention, which came to an end in 2019 — at the Dcu Center in Worcester, Ma for its three-quel on September 13-15.

It was a full circle moment for Silver Scream mastermind and Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas, whose experiences attending Rock and Shock inspired him to start his own convention. Having quickly outgrown its previous venue, the Doubletree hotel in Danvers, Silver Scream Con III’s new setting was able to accommodate even more horror fans for three days of horror, music, gore, and more.

The guest list included: Scream‘s David Arquette, Jamie Kennedy, and Lee Waddell; Cabin Fever‘s Eli Roth, Cerina Vincent, and Jordan Ladd; Terrifier‘s Damien Leone, David Howard Thornton, Lauren Lavera, Elliott Fullam, and Amelie McLain; Halloween‘s Nick Castle,...

Can you believe it’s been 20 Years since James Wan and Leigh Whannell burst onto the scene with the original Saw? While we’re not getting a new installment in the franchise until next year, we’ve learned today that the original classic returns to theaters this Halloween.

Tickets are available starting today through Fathom Events for the 20th anniversary re-release of Saw, which brings the Unrated version of the film to theaters for the very first time.

If it’s Halloween, it must be Saw. And just in time for Halloween, this Exclusive Screening on October 20 & October 23 features a special intro from Jigsaw himself, Tobin Bell.

The bonus content features Bell discussing Saw fandom and his iconic performance.

Fathom Events previews, “Dismember the memories and delve deeper than ever into the film’s Unrated story of Kramer, whose moral code speaks to rejuvenating a love for life in his...

While we have already made a list of the best of the best movies coming to Peacock in September, those are not the only films you should look out for as the NBCUniversal-owned streaming service is also bringing you a ton of original and licensed new content in the upcoming month, from the hilarious seasons of Martin to the highly anticipated Kevin Hart crime drama series Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist. So, we picked out the 5 best new movies and TV shows coming to Peacock in September 2024.

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