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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A quick peek at the IMDb page for Twisted Pictures' next "Saw" film "Saw VII 3D" shows David Hackl's film will open in theaters Oct. 22, 2010. And yes, as the title suggests, it will be shot and released in 3D.

Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton return to write the seventh installment in the horror series. As you may have heard already, an eighth film will also happen. In fact, we'll "Saw" films as long as they make money.

Now, "Saw VI," the latest sequel, really tanked at the box office (the total currently stands at $27 million domestically), and Lionsgate recently blamed it on "Paranormal Activity." What a lame excuse.

So yeah, look for more Jigsaw and co. next year... and the one after that... and maybe even the one after...