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Confirmed: A Title Change for Saw 7!

Source: Ryan Turek, Managing Editor
July 8, 2010


Some press materials for the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con have crossed my path...and it appears Lionsgate is taking Saw VII to the event with some goodies for the fans.

Here's the real news: When the film arrives in theaters it won't be called Saw VII. The new title is now Saw 3D The Traps Come Alive, obviously to sensationalize the mayhem director Kevin Greutert has created. Our reps at the studio have confirmed this is the new title.

The film opens in theaters on October 22. Those who attend the Comic-Con panel will get to see the first footage from the sequel

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Posted by: Jason on July 8, 2010 at 17:15:05

gay


Posted by: Demi-Fiend on July 8, 2010 at 17:16:09

That's kind of lame. The last in the series, why not keep it consistent and just call it Saw VII? Can't wait to watch it though.


Posted by: General Giallo on July 8, 2010 at 18:07:59

Wow that is such a bad title. I have now lost any and all desire to waste my time with this one. Can't wait till this 3-D trend is over.


Posted by: Debrevis on July 8, 2010 at 18:09:22

Apparently, Hollywood marketing departments have surrendered their title-making duties to a single, over-worked special needs preschool class.


Posted by: LadyAmazing on July 8, 2010 at 18:17:47

This makes me not want to see it. I guess you made it on the bandwagon safely....


Posted by: Nadine on July 8, 2010 at 18:18:03

General Giallo - With the 3D TV's that are for sale I am not sure tha thte 3D trend is going to go away!


Posted by: DutchRudder on July 8, 2010 at 18:21:15

That title doesn't sound gimmicky at all. It will also transfer perfectly to Blu. Haha. Wow. I think its funny that alot of studios don't like to put a number on their movies after a while, like we didn't notice them putting out a saw movie every year, for the last 7 years.


Posted by: Stuckey on July 8, 2010 at 18:25:21

I really liked all the movie's of the Saw Trilogy. not many people have the audacity or the conviction to pursue in such a field as Horror.
I would like to meet the people who put together the movie's & shake their hand. I am a Writer myself so I know how demoralizing, humiliating, & how hard the industry can be for People in this area of entertainment.


Posted by: Nomatron on July 8, 2010 at 18:40:40

"The Traps Come Alive?" So the traps are going to become a transformer and torture it's victims? Not digging it one bit.


Posted by: David Bryson on July 8, 2010 at 18:44:59

Crap name, please change it. Sounds like an amusment park ride.


Posted by: Amanda on July 8, 2010 at 18:46:20

I totally agree with the title being stupid! I personally hate it when things aren't in order, I mean,really, would it really hurt to put a VII in the title? And @Nomatron, how WOULD the traps come alive? Although the transformer idea would be interesting....


Posted by: Jew on July 8, 2010 at 18:46:37

This is really disappointing. I think it totally takes away from being that ONE MOVIE that is not like the others. I'll still watch it, but I think they're making a very dumb decision.


Posted by: Sketch on July 8, 2010 at 18:50:46

That is pure rubbish.
Why put "3D" in the title?
3D movies and shows are the new thing, but how about in 5-10 years, when every movie and show is done in 3D. The movie titles will look even lamer than they already do with 3D tacked on.
Just leave it as Saw VII. This new name looks like it was thought up by elementary school kid.


Posted by: Sean on July 8, 2010 at 18:52:15

I love all the Saw movies and I haven't really "doubted" any of the movies before they come out, but this title is HORRIBLE. If it was just called "Saw 3D," that wouldn't be great, but it'd be alright...but "The Traps Come Alive?" That's a catch phrase, not a title. That'd be like if Saw VI was called "Saw VI: It All Comes Full Circle"


Posted by: Ange on July 8, 2010 at 18:53:17

OMG - the title makes it sound like a prequel!!!
I thought 7 saw meant to be about Gordan's involvement - now I'm seriously confused.... I'm a mad SAW fan and now this sounds like its not about the story but about the traps which isnt really part of the story but actually a side issue.


Posted by: Chris on July 8, 2010 at 18:56:25

What kind of a ****ing stupid name is that!?
Seriousley, call it "Saw VII" You can keep it in 3D put don't ****ing call it Saw 3D, it sounds childish and stupid!


Posted by: slappy on July 8, 2010 at 19:05:35

norman reedus will cameo at the end to go boondock saints on everyone involved with sean patrick flanery. please end the saw movies in a badass way like that. i bet they will change the title soon.


Posted by: Alex Marten on July 8, 2010 at 19:08:43

The new title sounds terrible, and I can only imagine it's going to lose more than just my $17.

Sounds like a good choice to wait until Blu-Ray.


Posted by: andre on July 8, 2010 at 19:55:24

Hey guys, listen. Idk if anyone else has thought of this. but maybe they go it wrong. they might have misunderstood what the executives said.
maybe the tagline is The Traps Come Alive
or maybe it's just a hoax.
I refuse to believe that the guys at SAW are changing the name to that rubbish. I don't care much for the name, for its the film that interests me. But if they change it, they will obviously be beaten by Paranormal Activity this october

but like i said, it might be a mistake.
probably the TAGLINE is "The Traps Come Alive"


Posted by: djblack1313 on July 8, 2010 at 20:11:54

one of the stupidest, most pathetic titles ever!


Posted by: Jeff on July 8, 2010 at 20:14:39

wish they could just leave it as SAW 7. i dont think anyone would take that title seriously. if they want to use it just use it as a tagline like these quotes usually are. and hopefully the 3d wont be on the dvd and they will keep it 2d.


Posted by: Heather on July 8, 2010 at 20:26:18

Honestly who gives a **** what the title is? I'm an avid Saw fan, and i'm sorry CHANGING THE TITLE is not going to change the story of the movie. Really guys!!

And for those of you who don't get the whole "The traps come alive" bit, think about it - ITS IN 3-D! ****'s going to be coming at you, popping out of the screen.


Posted by: andre on July 8, 2010 at 20:39:12

Heather

I like your dedication. I don't really care about the title either. it's cheesey but so what. the movie is probably still good
but as I said before
what if its a hoax, or what if The Traps Come Alive is actually the Tagline

It could be

Saw VII (3D)
and it's TAGLINE is "The Traps Come Alive"

Saw VI had the TAGLINE"The Game Comes Full Circle"

so why is everyone assuming that this is real.
Just cause the site says "this is what they said" doesn't mean its true.
it could be a misunderstanding or a hoax..


Posted by: Bryan on July 8, 2010 at 20:40:22

This is TOTALLY going to ruin SAW's Oscar chances in 2010!

Seriously though, I like the title, and I think it's smart, especially if they're going the 3-d route, it's gonna remind everyone else that the sick traps are going to be in 3-D(isgusting)


Posted by: Burrell on July 8, 2010 at 20:50:29

Sigh. We're gonna freak out about a title? I will be first in line to see Jigsaw rip the crap out of his victims in 3-D!!!!

I'm more excited than I was initially, and I think this 3d stuff is really gonna revamp the saw franchise


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