Movie Review: 'Saw 3D'

Seen on: October 29, 2010

The players: Director: Kevin Greutert, Writers: Patrick Melton, Marcus Dunstan, Cast: Tobin Bell, Costar Mandylor, Betsy Russell, Dean Armstrong, Gina Holden

Facts of interest: Last film of the series. Or not?

The plot: The traps are alive and the deadly games continue for another round of bloody horror. Jigsaw's spirit is still around too...

Our thoughts: It sure took long enough, but it looks like one of the most profitable horror franchises in the past decade is finally coming to end. “Saw 3D” is supposedly the last installment of the series, and as a result, the filmmakers behind this seventh flick made sure to stuff it with tons of blood and some of the nastiest traps yet.

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Final motion poster for 'Saw 3D' is here

A new and pretty cool motion poster for "Saw 3D" (also known as "Saw 3D: The Final Chapter") has arrived, so check it out after the jump. Yes, Jigsaw is still in action, and he'll be around until the very end...

Kevin Greutert helmed the new "Saw" film, which will open in 3D Oct. 22, 2010. Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan penned the script, and Tobin Bell, Cary Elwes, Costas Mandylor and Sean Patrick Flanery star.

As a deadly battle rages over Jigsaw's legacy, a group of survivors gathers to seek the support of self-help guru and fellow survivor Bobby Dagen, a man whose own dark secrets unleash a new wave of terror.

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Brand-new 'Saw 3D' motion poster hits

Here's another motion poster for Kevin Greutert's horror sequel "Saw 3D," which opens nationwide Oct. 29, 2010. It's apparently the last flick in the series, and it will be presented in Real 3D, of course...

As a deadly battle rages over Jigsaw's legacy, a group of survivors gathers to seek the support of self-help guru and fellow survivor Bobby Dagen, a man whose own dark secrets unleash a new wave of terror.

Tobin Bell, Cary Elwes, Costas Mandylor, Betsy Russell, Sean Patrick Flanery and Gina Holden co-star. Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan penned the script. Watch the film's trailer on our YouTube page.

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New 'Saw 3D' ('Saw VII') motion poster

Here's a pretty cool new motion poster for Kevin Greutert's upcoming horror sequel "Saw 3D," which hits Oct. 22, 2010. As you can see, it's Jigsaw's face in a bunch of pieces. You can admire it after the jump.

Of course, this seventh film in the series will be released in 3D, so get ready for some more blood heading straight for your face. Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan penned the script. Synopsis follows.

As a deadly battle rages over Jigsaw's legacy, a group of survivors gathers to seek the support of self-help guru and fellow survivor Bobby Dagen, a man whose own dark secrets unleash a new wave of terror.

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Teaser trailer for 'Saw 3D' ('Saw VII') hits

Here is the teaser trailer for Kevin Greutert's upcoming horror sequel "Saw 3D" (also "Saw VII"). The trailer says it's the final "Saw," but I guess that remains to be seen. The film opens Oct. 22, 2010.

Of course, this seventh film in the series will be released in 3D, so get ready for some more blood heading straight for your face. Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan penned the script. Synopsis follows.

As a deadly battle rages over Jigsaw's legacy, a group of survivors gathers to seek the support of self-help guru and fellow survivor Bobby Dagen, a man whose own dark secrets unleash a new wave of terror.

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'Paranormal Activity 2' director drama ridiculous!

I told you "Paranormal Activity 2" was a bad idea. The project is CURSED. Not that I care though... Anyway, Kevin Greutert was supposed to direct the sequel to Orel Peli's surprise hit, but he's not doing it anymore.

Deadline Hollywood first reported that Lionsgate "exercised a contractual option" to bring back Greutert to direct "Saw VII," another sequel no one wants to see. Greutert, by the way, also directed "Saw VI."

Both "Saw VII" and "Paranormal Activity 2" are set for release Oct. 22, 2010, but I guess Lionsgate got cold feet, knowing "Paranormal" will probably slash "Saw" at the box office. It wouldn't surprise me.

Anyway, Greutert is obviously pissed about all this, and he recently complained about this mess on his blog. The post is gone now, but wow, he sounded ticked off. You can read more on that right here.

My two cents: Both Paramount and Lionsgate should kick themselves big time. Paramount for making a sequel to a great little horror film, and Lionsgate for not being able to create decent new content.

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'Paranormal Activity 2' finds new director

'Paranormal Activity 2' has a writer, director, release date...

The worst thing that can happen to Orel Peli's surprise hit "Paranormal Activity" is a sequel, and that's exactly what Paramount Pictures is developing at the moment. The studio thinks it's a great idea because the film made so much money, but in my book, it's just another terrible Hollywood decision.

Yeah, they mess up shit all the time, so why not continue? Fact is, "Activity" is a great experiment that worked out so well, and I firmly believe the world does not need "Paranormal Activity 2." But hey, what do I know, right?

Anyway, Heat Vision reports Paramount has hired Michael R. Perry to write the sequel and Kevin Greutert to direct it. Greutert last directed "Saw VI." On top of that, it looks like the sequel will open Oct. 22, 2010. Hey! Wait! That's the same weekend "Saw VII" hits theaters!

Peli will stay on board to produce, and I sure hope he will at least have some say in this thing. In case you missed it, "Paranormal Activity" was produced on a $15,000 budget and ended up making more than $150 million worldwide. It was the biggest surprise of 2009.

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Movie Review: “Saw VI”

Seen on: October 23, 2009

The players: Director: Kevin Greutert, Writers: Marcus Dunstan, Patrick Melton, Cast: Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor, Mark Rolston, Betsy Russell, Shawnee Smith

Facts of interest: None.

The plot: When the FBI draws closer to Hoffman, he is forced to set a game into motion, and Jigsaw's grand scheme is finally understood.

Our thoughts: Kevin Greutert’s “Saw VI” definitely fails to revitalize the popular big-screen horror series, but as far as I’m concerned, it’s not as bad an installment as its two most recent predecessors. One thing is for certain though: this sixth film is still bloody and gives cinemagoers a better insight into Jigsaw’s entire scheme.

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New and final 'Saw VI' trailer hits web

It's that time of the year again. Halloween is approaching fast, and so is Kevin Greutert's upcoming horror sequel "Saw VI." A new and final trailer for the film has just debuted online, and you can see it below.

This preview is almost as short as its predecessor, but at least it features all-new footage and gives us a look at some traps and Jigsaw, who says he's still among us in one way or the other. Of course he is...

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Another 'Saw VI' photo debuts online

The Oct. 23, 2009 release of Kevin Greutert's upcoming horror sequel "Saw VI" is approaching fast, and today I have another new photo from the film to share with you. It first appeared on officialsawnews.com.

I can't really tell what's exactly going on in this still, but it seems to involve some kind of trap. I know it's not really original, but then again, none of the "Saw" sequels are. Check out more recent pictures here.

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