Director Vows to Address Key Criticisms in Upcoming Saw X, Guaranteeing an Unforgettable Experience

Summary

Saw X is set between the first two movies and focuses on John Kramer seeking revenge after being betrayed during an experimental cancer treatment in Mexico.

Director Kevin Greutert assures that Saw X will be a highly independent film, comparable to the original, rendering prior familiarity with the franchise unnecessary for comprehending the storyline.

The reappearance of the legendary bathroom trap from the initial installment in Saw X has sparked conjecture about the potential return of characters such as Dr. Lawrence Gordon, and the potential for Amanda Young to experience a pathway to redemption.

Even as the franchise takes a step back in time, director Kevin Greutert assures fans that Saw X will not repeat the same mistake as previous sequels by relying too heavily on past storylines. Set between the first two movies, the latest installment follows John Kramer as he travels to Mexico for an experimental cancer treatment, only to discover that he has been deceived and his health continues to deteriorate. Determined to seek revenge on those who betrayed him, Kramer, still in his early days as Jigsaw, devises a new deadly game.

In an interview with SFX Magazine (via GamesRadar+), Kevin Greutert discussed how Saw X will connect to the overall franchise. He emphasized that this new movie will be the most independent in the series since the original and assured fans that it will not require extensive knowledge of past events. Read Greutert's explanation below.

How Saw X Connects To The Rest Of The Franchise

Tobin Bell reprises his role as Kramer/Jigsaw and Shawnee Smith returns as Amanda Young in Saw X. The movie cleverly fits into the timeline between the original James Wan-helmed film and its 2005 sequel, adding a new twist. Positioned as a "direct sequel" to the first installment, the recently revealed trailer hints at a revisit to the infamous bathroom trap, where Dr. Lawrence Gordon (played by Cary Elwes) and Adam (played by Leigh Whannell) were trapped. This is the very place where Kramer unveiled himself as the ultimate mastermind behind the twisted game.

The return of the aforementioned location has sparked theories that both characters will make a comeback in some form for the tenth movie. This speculation is fueled by Smith's reprisal of her role as Amanda in Saw III, where it was confirmed that she revisited the room and mercifully suffocated Adam with a plastic bag. Additionally, Kramer was discovered crawling through the tunnels after severing his own foot to escape. Recently, Greutert hinted at a bigger role for Jigsaw in the upcoming movie, portraying him as a true hero compared to previous installments. This raises the possibility of Amanda finding redemption or further setting the stage for her downward spiral.

Regardless of the outcome, Greutert's assurance that Saw X will be the most self-contained installment brings solace to devoted fans who have become tired of the franchise's increasingly tangled timeline. In the quest to maintain Bell's presence in the cast following Jigsaw's demise in Saw III, the sequels have introduced numerous inconsistencies regarding Kramer's initiation of his murderous games and his selection of test subjects. This struggle to establish stakes for new or recurring characters has caused plot holes that any subsequent installment could easily exploit. While Greutert's uncertainty about the future of the Saw franchise is evident, it will be intriguing to witness if his return can rejuvenate the horror series and take it in a new direction.

Source: GamesRadar+