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Saw (2004)

R 103 min  -  Crime | Horror | Mystery  -   29 October 2004 (USA)
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With a dead body laying between them, two men wake up in the secure lair of a serial killer who's been nicknamed "Jigsaw". The men must follow various rules and objectives if they wish to survive and win the deadly game set for them.

Director:

James Wan
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Saw -- 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 -- 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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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Leigh Whannell ...
Cary Elwes ...
Danny Glover ...
Ken Leung ...
Dina Meyer ...
Mike Butters Mike Butters ...
Paul Gutrecht ...
Michael Emerson ...
Benito Martinez ...
Shawnee Smith ...
Makenzie Vega ...
Monica Potter ...
Ned Bellamy ...
Alexandra Bokyun Chun ...
Carla (as Alexandra Chun)
Avner Garbi ...
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Storyline

Two men wake up at opposite sides of a dirty, disused bathroom, chained by their ankles to pipes. Between them lies a dead man loosely clutching a hand-held tape player and a handgun. Each finds a tape the perfect fit for the player in their back pocket. They play the tapes. One is threatened, the other isn't. But they have a task: One must kill the other by 6:00, or his wife and daughter will die. They find hacksaws in a toilet, and try to cut the chains, but it doesn't work. They are the two newest victims of the Jigsaw Killer. In a flashback, we learn of Amanda, a girl who falls victim to the Jigsaw Killer. On her head is a mask, which is hooked into her lower jaw. There is a timer on it. Only one key will unlock it, and that key is in the digestive tract of her cell mate who lies paralyzed on the opposite side of the room. If she doesn't unlock the mask in time, her lower jaw will be ripped wide open... Written by Aurabesh corrected by Paul P  

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Plot Keywords:

Killer | Flashback | Chained | Bathroom | Toilet  | See more »

Taglines:

Their saw isn't there to cut their chains, they are there to cut their feet. See more »

Genres:

Crime | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated NC-17 for strong graphic violence (original rating) See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA | Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Juego macabro See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$1,200,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£1,239,813 (UK) (3 October 2004) (301 Screens)

Gross:

$102,898,683 (Worldwide)
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Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS  | DTS (5.1 surround)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Originally intended for a straight-to-video release. After positive screenings, it was given the nod to become a premier movie. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Dr. Gordon is leaving the hotel, he is seen pinching his nose when the photo is taken; when we see the photo he has covered his eyes completely. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Adam: Help! Someone help me! Is someone there? Hey! Oh shit, I'm probably dead.
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Crazy Credits

The opening title ripples like it was underwater. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Ben Affleck/Nelly (#30.1)" (2004) See more »

Soundtracks

"Hello Zepp"
(a.k.a. Final Theme)
Composed by Charlie Clouser
Performed by Charlie Clouser See more »