The Path Entertainment Group announced on July 13, 2022 that they are opening SAW: The Experience in London in October of 2022 in partnership with Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures.
SAW: The Experience will be an adrenaline-fueled, theatrical experience bringing to life new twisted games in the world of the horror film franchise. Combining the thrill of escape rooms with nerve-jangling horror, players will be pushed to their limits in this new participatory theatrical experience.
David Hutchinson, CEO of The Path Entertainment Group said: “We are thrilled to be partnering with Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures to transform one of their most iconic film franchises, SAW, into the first official live immersive experience in the UK. This a new concept that pushes the boundaries and challenges audience expectations of immersive experiences. We hope to continue contributing to our high streets’ recovery by attracting people to the capital with a brand-new attraction; combining the best elements of escape rooms, gameplay, theatricality, and immersion.”
“With the enduring global popularity of the SAW franchise, we are excited to partner with Path Entertainment Group to bring the first SAW immersive escape experience to London,” said Jenefer Brown, EVP & Head of Global Live, Interactive, & Location-Based Entertainment at Lionsgate. “Lionsgate is always working to offer fans exciting and authentic ways to engage with their favorite IP and SAW: The Experience is a perfect fit; giving fans a role at the center of the story and combining theatrical elements with Jigsaw’s iconic traps to create the ultimate SAW escape.”
Oren Koules and Mark Burg, Producers of the SAW franchise and founders of Twisted Pictures, said “Our SAW fans reach every corner of the globe, so we can’t wait to bring the films to life in London as an immersive escape experience. Now fans can be a part of the story and uncover what Jigsaw’s twisted games have in store for them firsthand at SAW: The Experience.”
