James Wan’s Plan to Make ‘Saw ‘ Scary Again Could Be Everything Fans Have Waited 22 Years For

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As a big horror fan, I was really excited to hear that James Wan – the guy behind films like Insidious and The Conjuring – is getting involved with the new Saw movie! He actually created the original Saw, and he’s hinted that this next installment will really capture what made the first film so great. It’s not totally clear if they’re rebooting the whole series, but it sounds like they’re going back to the roots of what made Saw a classic in the first place, and that’s a huge relief for longtime fans like me.

The original Saw film, created by James Wan and Leigh Whannell, was a fresh take on the serial killer and psychological horror genres. It challenged traditional horror storytelling and introduced a villain, John Kramer, who was menacing but not simply a one-dimensional criminal. However, later sequels complicated Kramer’s initial plan, and the franchise lost the qualities that made it so successful. The twists became unbelievable, the traps less thrilling, and audiences stopped connecting with the characters. Now, with Wan returning to direct after Jason Blum took over the series, he’s sharing his plans to revitalize it – and that’s great news for horror fans.

James Wan Is Planning to Make ‘Saw’ Great (And Scary) Again – But How?

The horror series lost its impact after many sequels. Although the final movie is well-made, it’s not frightening – it’s more of a tribute to the original idea, driven by a captivating villain. The newer films lack the shocking and unsettling feeling that earlier Saw movies delivered.

James Wan aims to revitalize the Saw franchise for horror fans by returning to the roots of the original film and creating a truly disturbing, psychologically impactful experience – as he explained in an interview with Letterboxd.

I think I’m approaching this project with a really fresh perspective. I want to bring a new feel to it, while also capturing the same energy and heart as the original movie.

I’m really aiming to bring the fear factor back to the next Saw film. I want it to be genuinely frightening, not just visually shocking, and recapture the psychological impact of the original movie that Leigh Whannell and I created.

The Future of ‘Saw’ Lies in “Something Different”

There’s no word yet on who will direct the next Saw movie. James Wan will be back to guide the overall creative vision, but he likely won’t be directing it himself. He also mentioned that Leigh Whannell will return to help with production. Could they both also be involved in writing the script?

Both Leigh and I are aiming to bring back the feeling of the original movie and explore Jigsaw’s idea of targeting people who take their lives for granted.

As a huge fan, I’m really excited about the next movie! It’s the eleventh one, and while I adore everything that’s come before, we need to offer something new. It’s important to me that we capture the spirit of what everyone loves, but also introduce it to a fresh audience – a generation that didn’t experience it growing up. I want to make sure this film feels both familiar and innovative.

According to Wan, the new film will honor what fans love about the original while also making the series accessible to newcomers. It’s been 22 years since the first movie introduced us to Jigsaw’s gruesome bathroom, but the franchise still has a dedicated following who are excited to see what happens next. The filmmakers plan to make some updates, which might not please everyone, but ultimately, fans are hoping for a truly frightening, R-rated horror experience.

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2026-02-07 00:33