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I really enjoyed the first SAW, kind of liked the second one, thought things started to lose focus in the third, and pretty much stopped caring thereafter. However, I fully understand and appreciate the fandom of the popular horror franchise, which up until now seemed as if it was never-ending. For six years in a row we’ve received a SAW film from Lionsgate, and in some cases releases dates (and sometimes even posters) were released before a frame of film had even been shot. The seventh film (which will be released this Halloween) just began shooting, and there had already been rumors that this next outing would be in 3-D. Co-writer Patrick Melton recently did an interview with UK radio station 107.5 Demon FM (Melton co-wrote the fourth, fifth, and sixth installments of the SAW franchise), and answered many questions regarding the upcoming film, and the franchise itself.
Melton was quoted to say “I think it’s going to end with SAW VII. I have a very strong feeling its going to end with SAW VII. That’s something we’re debating now. You saw in previous interviews or discussions where we thought SAW VIII would be the last one where we had the first trilogy and the second trilogy and then sort of a grand finale wrapped up in two films. But frankly because SAW VI hasn’t performed as well as we anticipated, the idea is well why make two movies when we can make one really excellent movie that wraps up as best we can? And it’s going to be in 3-D which sort of adds to the spectacle. So if you had to ask me, I don’t own the franchise, nor do I run the studio, but I have a feeling, a strong feeling that it’s going to be SAW VII which will be also known as Endgame. And nothing’s official yet, but that’s where we’re hoping things will go.”
Melton was also grilled on whether or not we’d see some sort of conclusion to the Dr. Gordon storyline, and stated that his character “especially” would have closure. He wouldn’t go into details, but did make it sound as if Dr. Gordon will have a definitive conclusion to his plotline in the final film. He also noted we may again see some of the surviving characters from previous SAW films, such as Brit (Julie Benz) and Mallick (Greg Bryk), bringing closure to them as well. If you’re a fan of the franchise, chances are you may have a big (and hopefully satisfying) finale to look forward to. Of course, Lionsgate may decide that the SAW franchise needs to keep going anyway, and ultimately I’m guessing the performance of the 7th film will be the main deciding factor.
Source: LatinoReview (more of Melton’s interview, and more in-depth info on what to expect there)
Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff. 
