The Next Saw Movie Lands a New Director Alongside a Multiplayer Game from Bloober Team
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
The Saw franchise is expanding with a new film directed by Mike P. Nelson and an asymmetrical multiplayer game titled Saw: Genesis from Bloober Team.
The legendary horror franchise is gearing up for another twisted round, with IGN South Africa reporting that the next Saw film has tapped Mike P. Nelson to direct. Nelson brings serious horror chops to the project after handling the Wrong Turn reboot, while series creators James Wan and Leigh Whannell are returning alongside producer Jason Blum to help steer the ship. Wan noted that Nelson possesses a raw and distinctive voice for the genre, which should inject fresh energy into the enduring trap-heavy series.
While plot details remain under wraps following some creative shifts after Saw X, Wan and Whannell confirmed that John Kramer will still play a central role despite his demise back in the third movie. The goal is to return to the philosophical roots and mystery that made the original 2004 film a cultural phenomenon. For fans who consume horror across every medium, this cinematic revival is arriving alongside a major interactive tie-in.
Gaming fans have plenty to watch out for as well, since Bloober Team is currently developing Saw: Genesis. This upcoming multiplayer title shifts the dynamic by having three players work together to survive a series of deadly gauntlets while a fourth player takes on the role of the trap master. It is an interesting translation of the movies into a live social space, fitting right into how modern players enjoy asymmetric multiplayer experiences with friends on streaming platforms and consoles alike.
Tags: Horror, Multiplayer, Bloober Team, Gaming News
Original article: IGN South Africa