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Photographer Adam Stanheight (Leigh Whannell) and oncologist Lawrence Gordon (Cary Elwes) regain consciousness while chained to pipes at either end of a filthy bathroom. As the two men realize they've been trapped by a sadistic serial killer nicknamed "Jigsaw" and must complete his perverse puzzle to live, flashbacks relate the fates of his previous victims. Meanwhile, Dr. Gordon's wife (Monica Potter) and young daughter (Makenzie Vega) are forced to watch his torture via closed-circuit video.
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Saw ensnares audiences with a deceptively clever plot and a myriad of memorable, nasty set pieces, but its lofty ambitions are undercut by a nihilistic streak that feels more mean than profound.

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Jordan Crucchiola New York Magazine/Vulture The sound of Jigsaw's gravely voice pouring out of the tape recorder is still as ominous a sound as one could imagine, and the big reveals still come as a genuine shock. Oct 27, 2017 Full Review David Germain Associated Press How such a cruelly empty and infantile movie got made is mystery enough. More puzzling is why Cary Elwes, Danny Glover and Monica Potter would sign on as co-stars. Oct 27, 2014 Full Review James Christopher Times (UK) James Wan's horror film Saw is full of demented twists and guilty-looking actors, but the scenario is cruel enough to make you squirm. Oct 27, 2014 Full Review Cassondra Feltus Black Girl Nerds The influential film established James Wan and Leigh Whannell as masters of their craft and led to one of the most successful horror franchises in history. Rated: 4/5 Oct 29, 2024 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review The filmmakers try desperately to concoct a puzzle with a grand design, but there’s none to be found. Just a lot of flashbacks and puzzle pieces that don’t form a full picture. Rated: 2/4 Oct 11, 2023 Full Review Stephanie Archer Film Inquiry From filming style to a twisty narrative structure, Saw is a film that not only bore a franchise but has retained itself as a true horror classic. Sep 30, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Mike Classic. Must watch horror. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/14/24 Full Review Steven-Jew King Nothing Disliked. Was Great seeing it on Big Screen Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/24/24 Full Review Sheila S Great. Saw all of them previously Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/24/24 Full Review Allyson The one that started it all. It kicked off a billion dollar franchise as well as my favorite media franchise ever, one that has persisted, unwaveringly, with me for 20 years now. I have always been a SAW fan and will always be a SAW fan. I go through hyperfixations a lot, but SAW is the only one that has lasted as long as it has. If I ever got a tattoo, it would be based on SAW. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/24/24 Full Review Gab It was ok, I was expecting more of it. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/24/24 Full Review Jeremy Great to see a classic movie back in the theater! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/24/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Photographer Adam Stanheight (Leigh Whannell) and oncologist Lawrence Gordon (Cary Elwes) regain consciousness while chained to pipes at either end of a filthy bathroom. As the two men realize they've been trapped by a sadistic serial killer nicknamed "Jigsaw" and must complete his perverse puzzle to live, flashbacks relate the fates of his previous victims. Meanwhile, Dr. Gordon's wife (Monica Potter) and young daughter (Makenzie Vega) are forced to watch his torture via closed-circuit video.
Director
James Wan
Producer
Mark Burg, Oren Koules, Gregg Hoffman
Screenwriter
Leigh Whannell, James Wan
Distributor
Lionsgate
Production Co
Evolution Entertainment, Twisted Pictures
Rating
R (Strong Grisly Violence|Language)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 29, 2004, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Oct 20, 2024
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 28, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$650.1K
Runtime
1h 43m
Sound Mix
Dolby, DTS, Dolby Atmos, Dolby SRD, Surround
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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