There wasn’t much difference in approach between Saw helmer James Wan and returning Saw VI director Kevin Greutert according to Elwes. "Both are sweet people and very gentle souls. That always amazes people when I say that, as they think they’d be the complete opposite.

"Both have a keen eye, a great sense of story and are wonderful with actors. Kevin made the grade from editing the entire SAW series to directing it so he knows even more about fine-tuning performance to get exactly what he wants.

"Not that I was in the opening sequence (where a grisly Jigsaw trap tableau takes place in a department store window) but I think that shows how much the series has evolved and matured.

"No one in the growing crowd is phoning the cops, they are all filming it on their mobiles! If that isn’t a statement on how much of a rubber-necking society we’ve become then I don’t know what is".

Filming in the 3D process didn’t mean any change in acting style for Elwes either as he reports. "I didn’t have to adjust my performance in any way. Nor did anyone else. Obviously the director and the cameraman were working out points-of-view more conducive to the dimensional technique.

"There were certain depths of field they wanted to play around with and moved us into position to achieve that. But as far as performing went, it was as natural as anything. Do I like the 3D trend?

"Yes, when it can be applied so brilliantly to something like a Saw movie. The process does seem to lend itself well to the horror fantasy genres; the reason why so many of the classics are being looked at with regards possible upgrades.

"The Princess Bride would be a fun one to reformat, especially regarding the swordfights!"

Cary Elwes couldn’t have been happier to re-enter the Saw universe. "It was just so fantastic being welcomed back by so many old friends on the studio floor. It was like stepping back into a familiar pair of shoes, comfortable and very relaxing.

"I feel really blessed to be a part of the most successful horror franchise in history, especially when it has been so inventive.

"I mean the torture traps in SAW 3D are so outlandish and messed up, they are amazing. The series has run its course now and, although I would never say never, this last one is definitely the best".

Saw: The Final Chapter is released on DVD and Blu-Ray 7th March

 

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