30 July 2023 , 16:02
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Jigsaw is back and fans of the Saw movie franchise simply can't wait.
Saw X is set to hit our screens in September - after initially being billed for October - and the iconic character is back to cause mayhem. Some fans are already billing the latest edition the "most disturbing" yet as the official trailer was released online, beginning with the words: "Jigsaw is back."
That means the 10th instalment will feature Tobin Bell as John Kramer a.k.a. Jigsaw once more. The official synopsis for the film reads: "Set between the events of Saw I and II, a sick and desperate John travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for his cancer — only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable."
Jigsaw is set to return for Saw X (Youtube/LionsgateMovies)The new trailer teases John's journey from the start and the epiphany he as. It showcases what he does to try to resolve his issue, which seemingly is a new round of gore, psychological torture and deadly games of survival.
Fans were quick to air their excitement on social media following the trailer's release. One Twitter user wrote: "I got chills," with another agreeing and saying: "I'm shook."
A third loved the returns, adding: "kramer is back, amanda is back, the world is finally healing." And another excitedly said: "Hell yeah Saw is back baby!! Can’t wait for this, I’ll be there day 1!! Not gonna miss it!! #SawX"
Tobin Bell is back in his famous roleIt will be Tobin's ninth run out in the franchise, with the 80 year old only missing the 2021 edition starring Chris Rock. Producers Mark Burg and Oren Koules called his return “a thrill” in a statement. They said: "His performance as John Kramer is part of the magic that made this franchise a phenomenon and his character is an active part of this film."
The franchise was first released back in 2004 and immediately gripped its audience. At the time, it grossed $103 million worldwide off a budget of just $1.2 million. Alongside Tobin in his brief appearance were Cary Elwes, Leigh Whannell and Danny Glover.