Webster: Horror Junkies Reject ‘Saw’

Is it possible that the horror-film audience is finally finding a bit of discretion? Are horror junkies turning away from Hollywood’s version fright-night thrills and discovering new ways of experiencing those backbone shivers? Not likely. We’re all suckers for things that go clump in the night, especially when they involve the chance of gore and maybe a bit of skin. And Hollywood isn’t going to give up its use/overuse of special effects anytime soon – good news to anyone who likes the occasional exploding auto. Still, it was good news to hear that the latest “Saw” offering , “Saw XXVIII” – just kidding, it’s actually “Saw XXVII” – fared poorly at the box office this past weekend while the new film on the block, “Paranormal Activity,” did appreciably better/ Dan Webster , Movies & More. More here .