Saw: Heritage - Unauthorized Fan Film

"Saw: Heritage" is an unauthorized fan film, released in 2016. This short film attempts to pay homage to the iconic "Saw" franchise. The film does a commendable job in creating a tense atmosphere, which is crucial for any horror film. The cinematography is also notable, especially considering the low budget. The idea of exploring the "Saw" universe without relying on the central character, Jigsaw, is intriguing. It shows that the franchise's core themes can be expanded upon. "Saw: Heritage" is an ambitious project that shows potential and ultimatelly, an interesting watch for die-hard fans of the franchise who are curious about different interpretations.

A great and solid fan film, even better than the last official films we got. Maybe if Lionsgate took the time to listen to fans and see their original projects, they would stop making films than nobody like.

At first I thought the reviews where over the top and too much so I sit down and watched the film only with the curiosity about how this would turn out. Once you are a few minutes in, you really immerge into the story and understand that the characters didn't meant to have a background, rather instead they been created on a way so us, the audience, can imagine our own scenarios. Impressive! You can tell there was a lot of love and effort put into this by Arfanis. Who apparently put his heart and soul into those fan films. I wish him one day to get the chance to work on an official saw film with real budget and actual actors.

"Saw: Heritage" is a fresh and also a bold take on our favorie saga. I loved this movie, director Christos Arfanis is an example for his peers -his work on it is exeptional. Cast also gives a performance that is up to the chilling script and claustrophobic direction of Arfanis. His love for "Saw" is vivid all over this film, and he is a professional about it. Many people love "Saw" and it is easy for everyone to be a critic. Very few are bold enough to make a movie about it. And even fewer can make a really good movie. Christos Arfanis did it. Thank you Christos!

Let me explain what I mean...Quentin Tarantino's visual references to other movies have become his trademark. Tarantino's unique style is an element known as "pastiche" in postmodern cinema. "Pastiche" is art that imitates a style, but also the mix. Exactly what Arfanis did for Saw: Heritage. He mixed two of his favorite universes. Aronofsky's Requiem for a Dream and Wan's Saw. Arfanis understanding of the source material as well the respect to those sources, combined with his unique vision are what makes these pastiches so great. The writing could be way better. Don't take me wrong. Saw: Heritage is not a masterpiece, it is not oscar worthy, but it's not that bad either. Acting could be better, writing as well. But for zero budget I am happy and positive surprised that a fan film can deliver such respect to the original and uniqueness. Do I recommend it ? Not necessary. If you are Saw fan give it a watch thought keeping in mind it is director's first work as well it has zero budget and that the actors are greek. If you can survive all those factor's you may like it. It's fun to be honest.

Pros: Composition, Atmosphere, Editing, Cinematography Cons: Acting, low budget