Chris Rock is rebooting the ’Saw’ franchise. Yes, you read that correctly!
The horror genre remains one of the only cinematic realms that’s guaranteed to survive beyond the streaming overlord takeover. That’s because by their very nature, slasher films lend themselves to communal viewing in a darkened theater, where everyone can grip the arms of their seats and freak out together. And these films’ continued appeal has been heightened and further fueled by visionary filmmakers like Jordan Peele, whose Get Out and Us have cemented Peele as a brand and infused a fresh outlook on a genre that has been accused of relying upon tired tropes. Chris Rock is now looking to slash into the genre with his perspectives as well, and he’ll begin by rebooting the Saw franchise.
