Jigsaw in 2023’s ‘Saw X’. Photo: Lionsgate Films.
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- Saw XI was canceled by Lionsgate in March 2025
- Blumhouse is reportedly in talks with Twisted Pictures to acquire their portion of the Saw franchise
- Blumhouse is by far the best fit, and the Saw franchise’s only real hope of survival
Help us Jason Blum, you’re our only hope.
The ‘Saw’ movies are wildly popular in the horror community, so when Lionsgate canceled the eleventh installment, fans were devastated. The reasoning for the cancellation is even more frustrating, as it seems to stem from disagreements between the producers and Lionsgate. Not being able to put their differences aside, the project was removed from release calendars. It felt as if all hope was lost for these beloved films to continue.
While the franchise has its ups and downs, it really found its footing with the return of Tobin Bell as Jigsaw in ‘Saw X’. The fanbase was reinvigorated and waiting on the edge of their seats to see what traps were in store for us in ‘Saw XI’. Now that Blumhouse has entered the picture, things are looking up. Out of all the studios that could acquire the rights, they are the perfect fit. Here’s why.
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Blumhouse Will Make Sure The Saw Franchise Stays The Same
2004’s ‘Saw’. Photo: Lionsgate Films.
The ‘Saw’ movies simply do not work without the use of unique and thrilling traps. The whole premise of these films is people being forced to play horrific games that test their will to live. The victims have often done something in their past to put them on Jigsaw’s radar, and most of them do not make it out alive.
What has made this franchise stand out among others is the traps. Fans are so obsessed with them that there are multiple rankings found online, and if one falls flat, they are sure to make noise about it. If put in the wrong hands, the ‘Saw’ franchise could easily go downhill.
The studio behind it needs to not only have confidence in what they can do for the movies, but they also need to ensure the new films capture the feel of the previous ones. There is no need for a revival or reboot; what comes next must be a continuation. Blumhouse will absolutely be willing to do this, while other studios could think of this acquisition as an opportunity to start all over again.
Blumhouse Knows How To Deliver A Great Horror Movie
M3GAN in ‘M3GAN,’ directed by Gerard Johnstone. © 2023 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Blumhouse is by far the perfect home for the ‘Saw’ franchise. If it cannot be Twisted Pictures anymore, it should be them. The studio knows the horror business inside and out. They have projects that fill every corner of the genre – from comedy horrors like ‘M3gan’, to thrillers like ‘The Black Phone’, to outright terrifying movies like ‘Insidious’, and everything in between.
Being such a well-loved franchise, it is scary to see the ‘Saw’ movies with a new studio at the helm. Switching hands is often a death sentence because the new films can lose what made the older ones what they were. If anyone can be trusted with the future of ‘Saw’, however, it is Blumhouse. Not only do they know what they are doing, but they have a passion for the genre, which is apparent whenever you watch one of their films.
Blumhouse puts their heart and soul into making movies for the fans, and ‘Saw’ will be no different. The fact that they are the saviors riding in on white horses is a testament to Jason Blum and his team. This does not feel like a cash grab but rather a way to ensure these films keep coming because of the love they have for horror as a whole. Surely, they appreciate what these movies do for the genre and do not want to see that end.
Jason Blum Welcomes Collaboration
‘M3GAN’ producer and CEO of Blumhouse Productions Jason Blum.
Considering the fact that Saw XI was canceled because of an internal dispute, another reason Blumhouse is the perfect choice to acquire the rights is because CEO Jason Blum welcomes collaboration and creativity. He works closely with James Wan of Atomic Monster, and while the two surely have disagreements behind closed doors from time to time, they don’t ever let it affect their films.
There have been many interviews with directors and producers who have worked with him, and they never have anything bad to say. In fact, they praise the way he believes in them. It is known in the industry that he is open to any and all ideas and that he is always willing to put trust in his team. Blumhouse’s production model is to make films on a smaller budget and allow the directors creative freedom to do what they feel is best. Blum is known for working with indie filmmakers to help them bring their vision to life.
Jigsaw in 2023’s ‘Saw X’. Photo: Lionsgate Films.
Blumhouse recently put on their first ‘The Business Of Fear’ event in Los Angeles, where they spent nearly an hour breaking down the horror genre and discussing why it is thriving. Horror films are made for the big screen, and Jason Blum expressed that a theatrical experience is always the right way to see a scary movie. Just listening to him speak for that long with such vigor and excitement made it quite clear how much these movies mean to him.
‘Saw’ would be in good hands with Blumhouse because not only will they ensure the new movies feel cohesive to the previous ones, but they also know how to do horror right, and they are passionate about the genre. If anyone can pull this off, it is them.
With Twisted Pictures crumbling, it is time for them to pass the torch. Jason Blum is standing by, at the ready, and is the obvious choice. It is a little nerve-wracking knowing these producers are arguing with one another. Hopefully they can come together and do with is right, if for no one else than for the fans who have invested twenty-one years in this franchise and do not want to see it come to an end.
Tobin Bell in 2004’s ‘Saw’. Photo: Lionsgate Films.