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Saw X

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Saw X

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Released Sep 29, 2023

1h 58m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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John Kramer (Tobin Bell) is back. The most chilling installment of the SAW franchise yet explores the untold chapter of Jigsaw's most personal game. Set between the events of SAW I and II, a sick and desperate John travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for his cancer -- only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable. Armed with a newfound purpose, John returns to his work, turning the tables on the con artists in his signature visceral way through a series of ingenious and terrifying traps.

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Critics Consensus

Led by a franchise-best performance from Tobin Bell, Saw X reinvigorates the series with an installment that has a surprising amount of heart to go with all the gore.

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Adding dimension to the franchise's main characters while still leaving plenty of room for the gruesomely graphic horror these movies are known for, Saw X might be the best sequel in the series so far.

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Charles Bramesco

Inside Hook

X frames Kramer like a tragic hero instead of a complete maniac with a thing for Rube Goldberg homicide, and swears by the wobbly moral mechanism he believes will balance his soul’s ledger.

Oct 6, 2023

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David Sims

The Atlantic

[Previous reboots] both failed to grasp Kramer’s star power. Saw X does not make that mistake, leading to one of the franchise’s strongest installments since the original, mostly because it gives Jigsaw center stage.

Oct 3, 2023

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Joshua Rothkopf

Los Angeles Times

[Tobin Bell's] half-cracked grandeur, boosted by [Shawnee] Smith’s skewed stares of adoration, sends the movie into a loopy giddiness. Saw X may not be the best one to start off with, but it’s hard to imagine a better one to end with.

Oct 2, 2023

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Tom Spoors

Loud and Clear Reviews

Kevin Greutert’s Saw X returns the series to top form, refining one of cinema’s messiest formulas, partly thanks to a tremendous performance from Tobin Bell.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 7, 2025

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Shakyl Lambert

CGMagazine

Saw X is a much-needed return to form for the franchise, combining its trademark gore with surprising character depth.

Rated: 8.5/10

Jul 12, 2024

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Rocco T. Thompson

Daily Dead

It may have taken nine films to get there, but Saw X finally figures out that playing to its strengths and getting in on the joke is the best way out of its own trap.

Jul 3, 2024

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Andres

This film felt very intense just like previous Saw films but this one demonstrates the hard work over the years!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/16/25

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Theo

was decent for a prequel

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/14/25

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Gizza Mayne

The origins of John Kramer enough said!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/25

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Meccassault

If you're a fan of this neverending franchise, there's no doubt you'll love it. if you're like me, I stopped liking or caring about this franchise after the 2nd film. I decided to give it another chance as I've seen them all, and i was pleasantly surprised that I really liked this installment. Stronger storyline, with your standard saw stuff but nit overall done like usual.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/10/25

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Richie

This brought back the spark that I felt the previous saw films lost, felt like the original ‘2004 Saw’ we all know and love.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/27/24

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Horror Girl

I loved the backstory ..

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/01/24

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Shawnee Smith

Amanda Young

Synnøve Macody Lund

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Steven Brand

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Synopsis

John Kramer (Tobin Bell) is back. The most chilling installment of the SAW franchise yet explores the untold chapter of Jigsaw's most personal game. Set between the events of SAW I and II, a sick and desperate John travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for his cancer -- only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable. Armed with a newfound purpose, John returns to his work, turning the tables on the con artists in his signature visceral way through a series of ingenious and terrifying traps.

Director: Kevin Greutert
Producer: Mark Burg, Oren Koules
Screenwriter: Pete Goldfinger, Josh Stolberg
Distributor: Lionsgate
Production Co: Aldea M Estudios, Twisted Pictures, Corazón Films, Lions Gate Films
Rating: R (Language|Grisly Bloody Violence|Some Drug Use|Torture)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 29, 2023, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 20, 2023
Box Office (Gross USA): $53.4M
Runtime: 1h 58m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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