Saw X writer Josh Stolberg has revealed a cut scene from the latest film in the franchise that would have made reference to another movie in the series. The latest sequel in the Saw franchise takes place between the first and second films, wherein John Kramer traps a group of scammers offering up a miracle cure for cancer. The movie makes references to plenty of other films in the franchise, especially given the return of Shawnee Smith as Amanda.
Now, Josh Stolberg has revealed a cut scene from Saw X that would have taken viewers back to a scene from Saw VI.
The scene would have featured John torturing someone with a tank full of piranha, who would be revealed as an insurance salesman working for William Easton. This scene would have added another reference to the latest film, tying every entry in the franchise together more tightly.
How Saw 6 And Saw X Are Connected
Saw VI and Saw X are connected thematically, as both entries involve John seeking revenge against those that took advantage of his cancer diagnosis. However, both stories are also tied to each other’s events. In Saw VI, it’s revealed William did not help John in his attempts to pay for an experimental cancer treatment in Norway. That treatment ended up being the scam featured in the latest film, revealing how both stories are connected to one another.
If the Saw VI flashback had happened, it would have more directly showcased how the newest movie was using established plot points to fit it into the timeline. Since Saw X may not be the final movie, a future installment could more directly showcase how both movies are connected. This would fill in the gap within the franchise’s timeline more concretely.
However, the Saw X mid-credits scene – which references another aspect of the series – indicates a future installment could jump forward in the timeline. If that’s the case, then the reference to Saw VI could end up being kept as an Easter egg for attentive viewers. Even so, Stolberg’s revelation helps tie elements of the franchise together that otherwise would have remained mysterious.
