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Blumhouse Buys Rights to ‘Saw’ Franchise
Blumhouse has bought the rights to the 'Saw' franchise, and James Wan, director of first film, will oversee future of Jigsaw.
Blumhouse, the maker of horror hits like “Insidious” and “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” has acquired the rights to all future “ Saw ” films, shows and other properties featuring the murderous, torture-loving Jigsaw. The Blumhouse CEO said that Wan and Leigh Whannell, writer of the first film, will be brought “back in the fold” and will help guide the future of the franchise. “’Saw’ holds a special place in my heart,” Wan said, adding, “coming back to this world with a fresh perspective is both thrilling and deeply personal.
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