Six Flags Fright Fest Unveils First Look at Wild New Saw Maze, Where Visitors Face Scare

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The studio behind “Saw” is celebrating the franchise’s 20th anniversary by scaring the hell out of fans 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 say I like people to feel like they’ve stepped into the movie,” she said. “‘Saw’ fans will not only enjoy a scary experience but there are also easter eggs from throughout the series that pop up in the maze that enhance the experience.”

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For the merch-minded, there is also custom-designed apparel available at the end of the maze, from the blood-splattered shirts that genre fanatics crave to more lighthearted trinkets that speak 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 excited to celebrate two decades of horror with this amped-up experience.

“The eleventh film in the franchise is in development, and fans have been so dedicated to this journey for over 20 years,” he said. “We’ve crafted an experience that’s perfect for both die-hard fans and newcomers, ensuring that everyone feels that intense, nerve-wracking terror that has defined the series.”

The “Saw” maze will 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 running through November 3.

Other properties with 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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