Saw (2004)
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Two men wake up to find themselves shackled in a grimy, abandoned bathroom. As they struggle to comprehend their predicament, they discover a disturbing tape left behind by the sadistic mastermind known as Jigsaw. With a chilling voice and cryptic instructions, Jigsaw informs them that they must partake in a gruesome game in order to secure their freedom.
Director: James Wan
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Crime
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: October 1, 2004
Filmori Rating: 4.5/5 (2 ratings)
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Cast
- Tobin Bell - John Kramer / Jigsaw
- Cary Elwes - Dr. Lawrence Gordon
- Leigh Whannell - Adam Faulkner-Stanheight
- Danny Glover - David Tapp
- Monica Potter - Alison Gordon
- Ken Leung - Detective Steven Sing
- Makenzie Vega - Diana Gordon
- Michael Emerson - Zep Hindle
- Shawnee Smith - Amanda Young
- Dina Meyer - Allison Kerry
Screenplay
- Leigh Whannell (Story)
- James Wan (Story)
- Leigh Whannell (Screenplay)
Music: Charlie Clouser
Cinematography: David A. Armstrong
Editing: Kevin Greutert
Production: Twisted Pictures, Evolution Entertainment, Saw Productions Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $1M
Box Office: $104M
Original Language: en
Themes
Private Investigator and Dark Cases, Private Eye and the Missing Heiress Case, Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Sadistic Game and Survival Horror
Keywords
sadism, shotgun, detective, flashback, hospital, doctor, torture, sadist, survival horror, chained, bludgeoning, death match, booby trap, mind game, extreme violence
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Saw about?
- Two men wake up to find themselves shackled in a grimy, abandoned bathroom. As they struggle to comprehend their predicament, they discover a disturbing tape left behind by the sadistic mastermind known as Jigsaw. With a chilling voice and cryptic instructions, Jigsaw informs them that they must partake in a gruesome game in order to secure their freedom.
- Who directed Saw?
- Saw was directed by James Wan.
- Who stars in Saw?
- Saw stars Tobin Bell, Cary Elwes, Leigh Whannell, Danny Glover, Monica Potter, Ken Leung.
- How long is Saw?
- Saw has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Saw?
- Saw is a Horror, Mystery, Crime film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Saw?
- Saw has a Filmori rating of 4.5/5 based on 2 ratings.
- What is the budget of Saw?
- Saw had a budget of $1M.
- How much did Saw gross?
- Saw grossed $104M worldwide.
- Where was Saw produced?
- Saw was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Saw?
- The themes of Saw include: Private Investigator and Dark Cases, Private Eye and the Missing Heiress Case, Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Sadistic Game and Survival Horror.