When it comes to teaching his own brand of morals and justice, Jigsaw doesn’t discriminate age or sex. In Saw VI, one of his latest victims is 17-year-old Canadian actor Devon Bostick, who recently sat down to exclusively speak to FEARnet about joining the popular horror franchise as well as encountering the walking dead again!

IMDB your name and Saw IV is listed under your credits, so how are you back in the sixth installment?
For Saw IV, I auditioned for a role and got it. This happens a lot but once I got on set, my part changed about four times. I was doing one thing and they were like “No, scratch that. We’re going to do this.” By the end, I only had one scene and it got cut. It was actually a miracle I got cut because then I was able to try out for this bigger and better role.

So who do you play in this film and how does he get sucked into Jigsaw’s death traps?
I can’t tell you much. My character’s name is Brent. Me and my mother are in a trap. I can say we are connected to some of the other people too.

You are one of the youngest victims ever in the Saw franchise though.
Probably. There was Erik Knudsen in Saw II. I don’t know if he was my age, but it’s really cool.

With two George Romero films under your belt, you’re no stranger to horror. What was it like doing a Saw movie?
This was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. You put a lot of soul into it and have to go to a really dark place. It sucks a lot out of you so by the end of the day, you’re really tired. It was great to really push my acting ability.

This is Kevin Greutert’s directorial debut. How did he do?
Kevin is amazing. As an editor, he’s done a lot of the Saw movies so he has the whole feel and knows the tone. He was very accepting of the actors and how much time they need to get somewhere. If we don’t have the time, Kevin will give you the confidence you need.

You were in Land of the Dead and you are returning to Romero territory with his upcoming zombie movie?
Yeah, it doesn’t have a title yet. I’m a boy who is picked up along with Crocket’s crew and I go to the island with them. It’s supposed to be more secluded so there is less chance of being eaten. I play this cocky teenager who goes along for the ride.

How are these zombies different than their Land of the Dead brethren?
It’s hard to say. Every zombie is different and George says this too. He doesn’t really have to direct the actors, he just lets them behave the way they think they might be when they are dead. However, people are trying to make the zombies smarter and something does happen.

What’s it like doing a big budget flick like Land of the Dead with Romero as opposed to something smaller?
It’s interesting. There was a lot of grandeur things on set and there’s more time and freedom on a bigger budget movie. It’s also a lot harder because it’s so huge that you need more work and dedication. On a smaller budget, it’s a lot more intimate and you get to know everyone. You also don’t have much time so you go in with what you feel is right and hopefully it works.

In terms of bloodshed, does Saw VI match a Romero zombie flick?
That’s a good question. They are both really gory. I think Saw VI has that psychological gore factor and …of the Dead is bursting out into your face.