Need an Account? Sign Up
 

Dead or Alive, Shawnee Smith Returns Fifth 'Saw' Film
Thursday, August 7, 2008


By: MrDisgusting
Comments

One of the big secrets in all of Lionsgate's SAW films is who will be returning. With the fifth entry just around the corner (October 24), star Shawnee Smith chats about her return to the franchise, along with her toplining role in Sony's The Grudge 3. Read on for the skinny.

During an interview with Popwrap, Shawnee Smith confirms rumors that she is in fact SAW V, even though she never stepped a foot in the studio.

"That's what I hear," referring to the fact she's been told she's back in Lionsgate's SAW V. "I'm not sure how they keep resurrecting me, but somehow! If I'm in SAW V, it's something I'd already filmed, but I have no idea. This is horror, you're more valuable dead than alive."

Shawnee also chats a bit about her role in THE GRUDGE 3, where she reveals her surprise that a minimal amount of CGI was used.

"I figured they'd CGI her in!," she tells Popwrap. "I didn't know they were going to paint her up and have her chase me around a hospital for hours. It was not cool. Meanwhile the girl who plays Kayako is an absolute doll and I ended up becoming good friends with her. I wasn't expecting that."

GRUDGE 3 was directed by Toby Wilkins and follows a young Japanese woman who holds a secret to ending the curse of the Grudge. She travels to a haunted Chicago apartment building where she encounters a family battling to survive the ghosts. Together they confront the ghost of Kayako to save their souls from their impending tragic fate.

SAW V arrives in theaters October 24th. THE GRUDGE 3 is still looking for a DVD date.

Source: Popwrap

Previous Story Print Story Send to a Friend Next Story

Read 42 User Comments

Jacques
5:06pm, August 7, 2008

This news of reoccurring characters is making me both skeptical and excited about Saw V. Whatever happens, it's certainly not predictable.


CJ_01976
5:07pm, August 7, 2008

I think it is beyond predictable.


saw rocks
5:44pm, August 7, 2008

i LOVE Shawnee Smith!!! the 1st grudge movie really creeped me out, but the 2nd one was garbage. if (by some divine miracle) i ever see the Grudge 3, it will be for Shawnee. As for Saw V, i'd love to see Shawnee's character (Amanda) be alive still, but that's pretty inconceivable seeing how she got shot in the neck; probably just a bunch of flashbacks with her in them, which is ok enough i guess.


horrorfan25
5:46pm, August 7, 2008

CAUTION SPOILERS It doesn't make sense how Jigsaw died in Saw III and then returns to Saw V. I have seen the 4th and yeah he says he'll still continue the game but it doesn't make sense. Shawnee Smith also returned when she died in Saw III. Doesn't make sense. Despite that I LOVE the Saw series and excited about the 5th and 6th. I'm also excited for The grudge 3 but not happy about the straight-to-DVD release.


H200
5:59pm, August 7, 2008

I don't care if Saw 5 is one big flashback. Bring it on. One thing though. They need a dog flashback.


Jacques
6:17pm, August 7, 2008

horrorfan25: They're both dead. Flashbacks are the only reasonable explanation for this.


MKultra138
7:20pm, August 7, 2008

H200...every film needs a dog flashback. In fact..the Friday the 13th remake better have a dog flashback or else I'm not going to see it!


Jacques
8:43pm, August 7, 2008

Call me retarded, but what is a dog flashback?


TheDeadMayTasteBad
8:55pm, August 7, 2008

http://www.shoebuy.com/rocket-dog-flashback/172191/391218 ... what?


TheDeadMayTasteBad
8:58pm, August 7, 2008

"The Grudge 3", what the hell? Who's going to see this? I thought the target audience already gouged their eyes out after the second.


TheDeadMayTasteBad
9:12pm, August 7, 2008

Jacques, I didn't think anything could make you skeptical about anything concerning "Saw".


Jacques
9:19pm, August 7, 2008

What makes you say that? I love Saw, but that's only because it's had two solid directors behind it. Hackl could screw this up, hardcore. And this whole business of characters coming back, mainly Jigsaw, is starting to make me worry he has. To top that off, the lack of "strong" next to "violence" in the MPAA rating worries me that this may lack the violence I'm expecting. Overall, I'm more worried about this than I am excited.


TheDeadMayTasteBad
9:23pm, August 7, 2008

Don't worry man, I'm not taking a shot at you, it's just a mere joke. I only made it at your expense because you seem to be a pretty big "Saw" fan (what are you guys called anyway? "Saw Seeners" or something?). With that said, I still can't understand how and/or why you enjoy "Saw IV". We need to seriously debate the quality of that film sometime.


Chococat
10:02pm, August 7, 2008

i hate saw. and i hate how the masses keep eating it up.


gambler333
10:23pm, August 7, 2008

The Grudge 3.... ahhhh man... BS. The first one was terrifying. The second one sucked. And now a straight to DVD 3rd. I have hollywood. What's next a prequal to The Little Mermaid... oh wait- that's coming out this month on DVD too... BLAST!


A. Bet DeCretin
10:56pm, August 7, 2008

Shawnee Smith is great. I doubt the final two Saw films are going to be any better than 2-4 which isn't a bad thing at all. As for The Grudge, the first one was pretty decent and the second one was somewhat terrible so I guess good luck with the third installment.


Respect
11:32pm, August 7, 2008

Jacques dont worry ur not the only one who liked saw 4.i did too.and i dont understand how ppl dont like it???personally i diddnt like 3...mainly because my friend spoiled the ending.but i was still shocked at the whole thing was amandas test because my friend diddnt spoil that part.and Jacques again ur rite about the whole hackl could mess up the movie OR it could make all the saw haters shut up.but i noticed even if a movie is good the people are gonna look for some ridiculous little things to bitch about.oh well.oh and dont forget that it mite not be a flashback at all...it could be a corpse cause one question was in my head during the teaser trailer and that how did strauhm go from locked medical room to waking up in the glass box trap in a totally different room???hoffman or maybe someone else?i doubt jill tuck.she mite be a victim in a trap.and i thought the film was gonna center around "Brit" not hoffman????


Becauseyouwerehome
12:08am, August 8, 2008

It needs more cowbell..this movie better have more!


Att4k
1:05am, August 8, 2008

Im 110% positive that she will only be in a few flashbacks. and as for the grudge 3 im really excited for it... the first made scared the hell out of me..... like really bad hehe. but the second one eh only one or two scary parts but i just like the story of the grudge and i want to see how it all ends in the 3rd one.


neildiamondfan
3:05am, August 8, 2008

oh good - spoiling the film for people with major plot secrets again - thanks so much


H200
4:34am, August 8, 2008

Jacques my man, just in case you haven't figured out what a "dog flashback" is, check out the ORIGINAL Hills Have Eyes 2. After viewing this, any sequel is a masterpiece!


horrorchick81
6:42am, August 8, 2008

never seen saw four need to go and rent it or just buy the whol dvd box set....i am prob. the only idiot who actualy liked grudge two when first een it but everytime i see it on tv its eh......kinda boring....but ill prob check out grudge tree i also like shawnee


smqart
8:50am, August 8, 2008

I am so happy to see Shawnee Smith has been ressurected in the film industry. I have been a fan of hers since I was a kid. Does anybody remember that TV movie where she was kidnapped, stabbed, and crawled around in the woods for hours.


sdcl44
12:39pm, August 8, 2008

im confused i mean its somthing she already filmed than wouldnt we have seen it in the special features unless this was planned if so i think she would have known about it ahead of time i just hope they do somthing big with her and not a little stint that doesnt matter


youmakemesick
4:21pm, August 8, 2008

saw 4 was terrible and dissapointing. it just didnt feel like a "saw" movie. and don't ask me what i mean. but all this gives me doubts for saw 5. but i will see it anyway


Comments Page 1 of 2 | Next -> | Last ->>
You have to be logged in to comment!
If you don't have an account register now for free! Your account allows you to post comments and reviews, upload videos and images, access or our forums, write personal blogs, and maintain your profile.


USERNAME:
PASSWORD:

Related Headlines

UPDATE: Lionsgate Announces 'Saw V' on DVD and Blu-ray
November 26, 2008
Coming in that sweet collector's box...

Original 'Saw' Short Film, Deleted Scenes From 'Saw V' Online?!
October 26, 2008
Behind-the-scenes footage reveals more of box...

'Saw V' Opens #2 at Box Office, Tell Us What You Thought!
October 26, 2008
Tell us what you thought....

B-D Review: Negative Look at 'SAW V', Write Your Own Reviews!
October 24, 2008
What did you guys think of Jigsaw's missing performance...

Bloody Disgusting TV: Episode 5 | The Saw V Episode
October 22, 2008
SpookyDan gets down and dirty with David Hackl...


More Headlines




Recent Headlines

A Clip from Scott Goldberg's 'Mr. Mullen'
November 21, 2009
To be released online this month!

South African Beauty Joins 'Lost Boys: The Thirst' Cast
November 21, 2009
Shooting is now underway in Cape Town, SA...

New Trailer: Your First Full Look at 'Season of the Witch'
November 21, 2009
Are they really transporting a witch?

Moseley, Mos Def Join 'Night of the Living Dead: Origins 3D' Cast
November 20, 2009
Voicing new 3D animated origins story...

First TV Spot for 'The Descent: Part 2'
November 20, 2009
Arriving in UK cinemas on December 4th...

Video: Go Behind-the-Scenes of 'The Wolfman'
November 20, 2009
Special Cineplex preview sneaks new footage, interviews...

EXCLUSIVE More '30 Days of Night' Sequels Planned, Stars to Return
November 20, 2009
Why isn't Melissa George returning?

TV: Steven Spielberg and Stephen King Team for 'Under the Dome'
November 20, 2009
To icons collide for one mega series....

'Underworld 4' Being Penned by 'Shield' Writer
November 20, 2009
Claims Beckinsale still isn't attached... and that's BS....

BD Review: Safe Choice Makes 'New Moon' a Major Dud
November 19, 2009
A lackluster sequel to a poorly written franchise...


Get More Horror News


BD NEWS

Main
DVD
Indie
Video Games
Comic Books
MOVIES

Reviews
Coming Soon
Trailers
Movie Pit
FEATURES

Interviews
Articles
Podcasts
Dead Pixels
Graphic Content
COMMUNITY

My Profile
The Infected
Forums
Blogs
Galleries
ABOUT

BD Staff
Contact Us
News Feeds
Advertise

BLOODYDISGUSTING.COM/BLOODY-DISGUSTING.COM, GOHORRORMOVIES.COM © 2001-2008 BLOODY-DISGUSTING LLC - Privacy Policy - Terms Of Service