Saw

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1 hr. 43 min.

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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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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Critics Consensus

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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Jessica A

I love this movie I like the ending it has a great story that I like the traps are so creative and I just love this movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/28/24

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Ionela C

My favorite horror movie, so much mistery in it. Original amd creative. I will re-watching soon

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/17/24

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Ãngel

Una película lenta, aburrida y desordenada, algo torpe en algunos momentos, parece mentira que esté dirigida por James Wan. Lo único que tiene el film es la gran sorpresa final, y una vez vista, el resto no merece la pena. Aún así, sigue siendo con diferencia la mejor de toda la saga.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/30/24

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Sam H

This is one of my favorite movies ever its really good

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/27/24

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Ryan B

The simplicity of Saw is its strength, as you watch you'll wince at the thought of experiencing such an ordeal. While most horror movies get lost in theatrics which ultimately ruin the scare, Saw stays grounded and maintains tension and fear throughout.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/27/24

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jace d

Super Awesome I'm a True Fan of this Movie Love It so Much

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/27/24

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James Wan

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Cary Elwes

Dr. Lawrence Gordon

Danny Glover

Detective David Tapp

Monica Potter

Alison Gordon

Michael Emerson

Zep Hindle

Tobin Bell

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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James Croot

Stuff.co.nz

Most definitely not for the faint-hearted, Saw comes with an additional, vital warning: Whatever you do, do not watch any of the far inferior sequels that it sparked.

Rated: 4.5/5

Jan 18, 2023

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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
Executive Producer: Jason Constantine
Screenwriter: Leigh Whannell, James Wan
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Evolution Entertainment
Rating: R (Strong Grisly Violence|Language)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 29, 2004, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Oct 31, 2014
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 28, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $650.1K
Sound Mix: Dolby, DTS, Dolby Atmos, Dolby SRD, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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