Six Flags Fright Fest 'Saw' Maze Has Interactive Jigsaw Traps
Aug. 21, 2024, 4 p.m.
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The studio behind “ Saw ” is marking the franchise’s 20th anniversary by giving fans a truly terrifying experience in person.
Six Flags , Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures shared the first images of this year’s new Fright Fest maze, “Saw: Legacy of Terror,” with Variety . Although this is the second year with a “Saw” maze, this enhanced experience celebrates the legacy of all the films.
Six Flags’ “Chief Fright Officer” Edithann Ramey, the CMO of the company, said the maze will provide a uniquely scary experience. Guests will have interactive moments in rooms like “The Workshop” and “The Control Room” that make the maze feel specifically tailored for maximum frights.
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“I always want people to feel like they’ve walked right into the movie,” she said. “‘Saw’ fans will not only enjoy a frightening experience, but there are also hidden details from across the series that enhance the experience.”
For those looking for merchandise, there's also custom-designed apparel available at the end of the maze, ranging from the blood-splattered shirts that genre enthusiasts crave to more lighthearted souvenirs that cater to fans of the series’ lighter moments, like franchise mascot Billy the Puppet.
Zack Crocker, Lionsgate’s creative lead on the project, said “Saw” fans are some of the most passionate in the film community, and the company is thrilled to celebrate two decades of horror with this enhanced experience.
“The eleventh film in the franchise is in development, and fans have shown immense dedication to this journey for over 20 years,” he said. “We’ve designed an experience that’s ideal for both long-time fans and newcomers, making sure everyone feels that intense, nerve-wracking terror that defines the series.”
The “Saw” maze will be open at Six Flags Great Adventure, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags México, starting in early September and lasting until November 3.
Other attractions featuring Fright Fest mazes this year include the "Conjuring" films, "Stranger Things," "Trick 'r Treat," "Army of the Dead," and "Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
Per the press release:
Welcome to the ultimate trial of survival in “ Saw: Legacy of Terror. “ This Fall, step into the world of SAW with an all-new experience honoring the franchise’s legacy of terror by plunging guests into the depths of Jigsaw’s twisted mind. Guests will step into iconic scenes from the films and come face to face with some of John Kramer’s most diabolical contraptions before time runs out.
“ Saw: Legacy of Terror ” features interactive elements where guests are not just idle bystanders; instead they are active participants in Jigsaw’s games, required to make certain audacious choices that lead to varied consequences.
Time ticks mercilessly as guests struggle to escape the clutches of this chilling nightmare… Beware the false sanctuary of The Control Room , where Billy tests the wits of any guest attempting to earn their redemption. Guests will be forced to make a choice or testify the gruesome demise of others before being thrust headlong into their own personal hell.
Guests are additionally cautioned against stumbling into a room rarely seen: John’s inner domain, The Workshop . Guests can bear witness to torture techniques such as “the rack” and “eyeball trap” among others. All throughout homage is paid to the entire franchise with easter eggs for true horror fans to identify.
Check out exclusive art of the “Saw” maze below.
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