Blumhouse intends to obtain the Saw franchise.

      Is Blumhouse prepared to engage in Jigsaw's games? According to reports, the Saw franchise is potentially heading to the well-known horror company. Blumhouse is reportedly in discussions to acquire the Saw franchise from Twisted Pictures. Should this occur, James Wan, who helmed the original film, would receive an ownership stake in the iconic franchise he developed. Blumhouse, led by Jason Blum, joined forces with Wan's Atomic Monster in early January 2024.

      Saw became one of the highest-grossing horror films ever, having been produced for just $1.2 million, it debuted to $18.2 million in the domestic market and garnered $104 million worldwide. This success led to a vast horror franchise that includes 10 films, along with merchandise, video games, and more.

      The latest installment, Saw X, was one of the most successful entries in the series. An eleventh film was planned but ultimately fell through.

      If this scenario seems familiar, it's because discussions between Blumhouse and Twisted began last year but broke down earlier this year due to price disagreements.

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      About EJ Moreno: EJ Moreno is a film and television critic and entertainment writer who joined the pop culture site Flickering Myth in 2018. He currently serves as the executive producer of Flickering Myth TV, a YouTube channel with over 27,000 subscribers. With more than ten years of experience, he is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic and a member of the Critics Choice Association and GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.