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Saw (2004) -- With a dead body laying between them, two men (Whannell and Elwes) wake up in the secure lair of a serial killer who's been nicknamed "Jigsaw" by the police because of his unusual calling card.
Saw (2004) -- With a dead body laying between them, two men (Whannell and Elwes) wake up in the secure lair of a serial killer who's been nicknamed "Jigsaw" by the police because of his unusual calling card.
Saw (2004) -- With a dead body laying between them, two men (Whannell and Elwes) wake up in the secure lair of a serial killer who's been nicknamed "Jigsaw" by the police because of his unusual calling card.
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Overview

User Rating:
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Director:
James Wan
Writers:
Leigh Whannell (written by)
James Wan (story) ...
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Contact:
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Release Date:
29 October 2004 (USA) more
Genre:
Horror | Mystery | Thriller more
Tagline:
Death is a shortcut (Denmark) more
Plot:
With a dead body laying between them, two men wake up in the secure lair of a serial killer who's been nicknamed "Jigsaw" by the police because of his unusual calling card. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
4 wins & 8 nominations more
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User Comments:
Two strangers mysteriously wake up to find themselves in a derelict basement. Together, they find out how to escape, and if they are really strangers... more (1413 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Leigh Whannell ... Adam Faulkner-Stanheight

Cary Elwes ... Dr. Lawrence Gordon

Danny Glover ... Detective David Tapp

Ken Leung ... Detective Steven Sing

Dina Meyer ... Kerry

Mike Butters ... Paul
Paul Gutrecht ... Mark

Michael Emerson ... Zep Hindle

Benito Martinez ... Brett

Shawnee Smith ... Amanda
Makenzie Vega ... Diana Gordon

Monica Potter ... Alison Gordon

Ned Bellamy ... Jeff
Alexandra Bokyun Chun ... Carla (as Alexandra Chun)

Avner Garbi ... Father
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for strong grisly violence and language. (edited for re-rating; originally NC-17)
Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
103 min
Country:
USA | Australia
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS | DTS (5.1 surround)
Certification:
Taiwan:R-18 | USA:Unrated (uncut DVD version) | Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:18A (British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | Canada:R (Alberta) | Canada:R (Nova Scotia) (re-rating) | Canada:18A | Netherlands:16 | Germany:16 (cut version) | Malaysia:18SG | Iceland:16 | Mexico:C | South Korea:18 | France:-16 (with warning) | Italy:VM14 (cinema rating) | India:A (cinema release) | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Brazil:16 | Canada:16+ (Quebec) | Chile:14 | Finland:K-18 | Germany:18 | Hong Kong:III | Ireland:18 | Italy:T | Japan:R-15 | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:18 | Philippines:R-13 | Portugal:M/18 | Singapore:M18 | Singapore:NC-16 (edited version) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Zurich) | UK:18 | USA:NC-17 (original rating) | USA:R (edited for re-rating) | Greece:K-17
Filming Locations:
Lacy Street Production Center - 2630 Lacy Street, Los Angeles, California, USA
Company:
Evolution Entertainment more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Charlie Clouser had just 3 weeks to compose the score for the film. more
Goofs:
Continuity: After Adam searches in the toilet bowl, his hand is covered in brown slimy water. However, after he removes the lid from the cistern, his hand is completely clean, and he clearly used his other hand to remove the hacksaws from the water. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Adam: Help! Someone help me! Is someone there? Hey! Oh shit, I'm probably dead.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Saw Rebirth (2005) more
Soundtrack:
You Make Me Feel So Dead more

FAQ

Is "Saw" based on a book?
What are the differences between the US R-Rated theatrical version and the unrated version later released on dvd?
How does Jigsaw choose his victims?
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Two strangers mysteriously wake up to find themselves in a derelict basement. Together, they find out how to escape, and if they are really strangers..., 9 November 2005
9/10
Author: ocelot-05 from United States

I have utmost respect for Wan. To my knowledge, he and his buddies were right out of film school. Instead of slowly building status by making mediocre films, he showed the world right from the get-go that he had something to prove.

Along with Silence Of The Lambs, Saw is the only horror movie that truly chills me. You see, I am not easily frightened by gratuitous bloodshed and screams that you might see in films like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The plot has to be coherent, and there can't be anything ridiculous like a monster. Saw evokes strong emotions of terror and fear, all the while remaining plausible. Well, the story is actually unlikely, but everything in the film is physically possible.

The scenes that are meant to be frightening don't require things that jump out at you every two seconds, or cheesy orchestral flailings. The situation is what frightens you, not the presentation. Saw does have some second-rate acting, but then again it is a low-budget film and I suppose they couldn't exactly afford Robert De Niro. The script is not fantastic, but one true redeeming quality of the whole film is the story. It is dense, complex, but so captivating. I can only think of a few mystery plot lines that can even compare to this one. The Usual Suspects is probably up there, but Saw stands alone.

I strongly recommend this film who appreciate good stories, and aren't easily scared by the garbage you see in theaters like House Of Wax. For people who get squeamish, steer clear of this film. It is very nice graphic, and very sadistic at times. A brilliant debut, and a terrifying ride. 9/10.

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