As promotion for the upcoming tenth installment into theSawfranchise,Saw X, ramps up, audiences can now dial a number to get a message from the Jigsaw killer himself -Tobin Bell’s John Kramer. Bell makes his return to the series in the new film for the first time since 2017’sJigsaw, in aprequelwhich will take place between the events of 2004’sSawand 2005’sSaw II.
The phone number wasposted onlinebySaw’s official Twitter account, which is now being run by the franchise’s iconically creepy mascot,Billy the puppet, who wants to know - “do you want to play a game?” Those who are feeling brave enough to accept the challenge will have a 40 second or so phone call with the series' famed serial killer, before being asked to text the number with the message “I want to play a game.” Thankfully, doing so won’t have you kidnapped by one of his pig mask-wearing henchmen and locked up in one of the killer’sdeadly traps, instead callers will be linked to a new look at Jigsaw in the upcoming movie.
While Bell’s character was killed off at the conclusion ofSaw III, the evil mastermind thankfully had the foresight to plan ahead, with enough traps and successors to last another four movies. Following the conclusion of 2010’sSaw 3D, audiences still weren’t able to escape Kramer’s games, as fans were treated to 2017’s sequel/prequelJigsaw, as well as the 2021 spin-off movieSpiral, which sawChris Rocktake on a Jigsaw copycat killer. Now,Saw Xwill take the franchise back to its roots, as Jigsaw returns alive and well, ready to test more unwitting victims. A synopsis for theupcoming moviereads:
“It’s the untold chapter of Jigsaw’s final games. Set between the events ofSaw IandII, 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. The infamous serial killer returns to his work, turning the tables on the con artists in his signature visceral way through devious, deranged, and ingenious traps.”
Saw Xis directed byKevin Greutert, who previously helmedSaw VandSaw VII, with a screenplay written byPeter Goldfinger. Goldfinger returns to the franchise having worked on its previous two installments. Alongside Bell, the film’s cast includesMichael Beach,Renata Vaca,Synnove Macody Lund,Steven Brand,Paulette Hernandez,Joshua Okamoto, andOctavio Hinojosa. Series veteranShawnee Smithalso returns as her character Amanda Young, Jigsaw’s once-victim turned infatuated accomplice.
