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By Brad McHargue
Am I the only who thinks 3-D horror films are a waste of time and money?
While some films may lend themselves to the technology (such as Burst](http://www.horrorsquad.com/2009/10/09/lionsgate-taps-neil-marshall-to-direct-burst-3d/), which is about exploding humans), the effect is usually lost on me. In the end, it almost seems like a distraction to prevent the audience from realizing your story is formulaic and conventional. The effect is lost once the film hits DVD, and although Blu Ray technology can emulate 3-D quite well, the overall impact is diminished considerably.
Given the recent spate of horror films being filmed in 3-D, it comes as no surprise that the *Saw * franchise will venture into the third dimension with 2010’s Saw VII. Shock reports that the seventh installment in the seemingly never-ending franchise will feature a longer production time and be more expensive … due to the conversion to 3-D.
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