SAW films on Channel 4 - cut ?
Andy Birkenhead
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I see that Channel 4 are showing the first three SAW films next week.
The only one I've seen is the first one on DVD.
Didn't think much of it.
My question is this - Will it be cut by C4 ?
SAW 2 was shown by C4. How censored was it ?
What was cut out ?
The only one I've seen is the first one on DVD.
Didn't think much of it.
My question is this - Will it be cut by C4 ?
SAW 2 was shown by C4. How censored was it ?
What was cut out ?
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There's also a director's edited version released a year after as well I think but it's a tiny bit shorter so the uncut version is the longest anyway.
C4 have rarely ever cut films intended for adult viewing.
Even daytime screenings of older films play with language like "shit" left in.
C4 take a common sense view regarding the time slot and the likely audience
Each of them is flawed, but I like them all, except perhaps the fifth, where it is starting to stretch my credulity a bit too far. I'm quite apprehensive about the latest one as it seems they are determined to spin the story out well beyond it's natural length, just for the money.
When i went to see Saw V at the cinemas last year i hated it, but upon re-watching it the other day it was actually pretty good (by Saw sequel standards anyway). They definitely get worse with each film though, but it was still very watchable.
Can't wait for Saw 6, then Saw 7 next year that will be in 3D, and then at least one more is coming after that, but two are rumoured.
I've only seen it once but from what I remember, the original isn't actually all that gory.
Avoid the second one if you're squeamish though.
The first isn't that gore filled but it is very intense.They do get gorier with every sequel though.I think the twists,mixed with the editing is what make these movies hard to sit through and addictive at the same time.
They are probably waiting to see what money this one makes before giving the greenlight.2 more are inevitable in my opinion though.
This one seems like it's being subtly billed/produced as if it's Jigsaw's final movie,and I believe Tobin Bell signed on for 3 more movies (when Saw 3 was made).
Producer Mark Burg of Twisted Pictures recemtly had to say, "We're definitely making [part] seven. We're shooting in January and it's going to be in 3-D." "The storyline that we started in five and carries through six ends in SAW VIII," says Burg. "Where it goes beyond that I couldn't tell you. In my mind and Oren [Koules]' mind, we have the story threaded through part eight. I can't tell you the franchise will continue after that."
I love the Saw franchise I do, but i'm worried they going to go into overkill territory.
I hope they don't but I fear they will.
I remember seeing the first four at the cinema and loving them, five was ok, now i'm just worried they are going to go into overdrive and ruin it.
Why's this then? Anyone know?
EDIT: The other company was "Evolution Entertainment" and Wikipedia lists it as a studio, along with "Twisted Pictures". Where did Channel 4 get their copy from then I wonder.
Thanks for the replies guys, but I chickened out in the end. :eek:
I have them all on DVD after seeing the first on holiday in January but haven't had a chance to watch them yet. I don't know whether to catch them on the telly in HD with the ads spoiling them or watch in good old SD on DVD.
Another test for me is whether I have a blinding headache after seeing it at the cinema. Saw V is the only one where the visuals didn't make my head throb. Lets hope they try harder for VI.
I don't think C4 are showing the first 2 in HD, at least they weren't last time i checked the info banner. Saw III probably will be though.
The Sky Guide has Saw II listed as being in HD.:)