'Jigsaw' trivia and fun facts

Dates

The script was finished in February 2016.

Twins

This 'Saw' movie will be the first one directed by more than one director.

Changes

Initially, the movie was called 'Saw: Legacy', but its name ended up being changed to 'SAW: VIII'.

Sequels

Although 'Saw VII 3D' was originally intended to be the final entry in the series, as early as 2012 Lionsgate had expressed interest in continuing the franchise, even contemplating rebooting the franchise for a time.

Times

This is the first 'Saw' film to be released later than a year after the previous film.

References

In the movie 'Insidious' there was, above an 8, the drawing of a clown in a chalkboard. It's a reference to 'Jigsaw'.

Digital

'SAW VII' was the first film of the saga that was digitally filmed. 'SAW: VIII' is the second one.