Saw VI (2009)

Agent Strahm is dead and framed while Hoffman continues John's legacy while Jill carries out John's final request.

Director:

Kevin Greutert

Writers:

Patrick Melton (screenplay), Marcus Dunstan (screenplay)

Stars:

Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor, Mark Rolston

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tobin Bell	...	Jigsaw / John
Costas Mandylor	...	Hoffman
Mark Rolston	...	Erickson
Betsy Russell	...	Jill
Shawnee Smith	...	Amanda
Peter Outerbridge	...	William
Athena Karkanis	...	Agent Perez
Samantha Lemole	...	Pamela Jenkins
Tanedra Howard	...	Simone
Marty Moreau	...	Eddie
Shawn Ahmed	...	Allen
Janelle Hutchison	...	Addy
Gerry Mendicino	...	Janitor
Caroline Cave	...	Debbie
George Newbern	...	Harold

Storyline

Special Agent Strahm is dead, and Detective Hoffman has emerged as the unchallenged successor to Jigsaw's legacy. However, when the FBI draws closer to Hoffman, he is forced to set a game into motion, and Jigsaw's grand scheme is finally understood.

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Plot Keywords:

jigsaw | presumed dead | hara kiri | actuary | violence | 

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Taglines:

He helped me.

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Genres:

Horror | Mystery

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sequences of grisly bloody violence and torture, and language

Details

Official Sites:

Lionsgate [us] Metropolitan Films [fr]

Country:

Canada USA UK Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 October 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

El juego del miedo VI

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$11,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£1,736,287 (UK) (23 October 2009)

Gross:

$27,669,413 (USA) (20 November 2009)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twisted Pictures, A Bigger Boat, Saw VI Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The fish tank in William's (Peter Outerbridge) office was full of real piranha. When Jigsaw (Tobin Bell) notices them during his visit in William's office, he finds their appearance somewhat amusing. This may allude to the fact that piranha are predators, known for viciously preying on unsuspecting animals, and sometimes even on each other when food supply is low; from Jigsaw's point of view, a fitting metaphor for William's insurance company.

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Goofs

When William saves Addy from hanging, in the last shot as he is walking away you can see a hand patting her on the right shoulder and helping hold her up

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Quotes

[first lines]
Simone: Help!

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Crazy Credits

SPOILER: There's an extra scene after the end credits: Amanda comes to the door of the place holding the little girl (the one that Hoffman "saves" at the end of Saw IV) and tells her "not to trust the one who saves her".

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Connections

Follows Saw V (2008)

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Soundtracks

"More Than a Sin"
Written and Performed by The James Brothers
Courtesy of James Bro. Music
Copyright 2008

User Reviews

SAW finally redeems itself.

Coming back from the midnight viewing, I am seriously shocked. I remember this time last year writing a review for SAW V, and from first impressions, I enjoyed it. Digging deeper though after-wards, I realized how much was wrong. This time however, several friends came along, avid fans of disliking the newer installments. Well, I am happy to say, they finally did something right.

The very first thing I noticed that was different was the pacing of the movie. The opening scene is a trap. I will not reveal who, or why for that matter, you pay good money to find out after all. Though after that, the movie takes a very different tone. While everyone probably is used to the nature of SAW not wasting any time, they took a different approach for the sixth installment.

We begin to follow where SAW V left off, Hoffman emerging victorious, or so it may seem. And soon enough, the introduction of our newest test subject, William. It's hard to get into the character without spoiling anything, so if I seem vague, you know why. William is an insurance agent, the vice president of his company as a matter of fact. In that, he made a formula on how to determine who should be eligible for health insurance. Needless to say, John Kramer was a former associate of his.

Jill, the ex-wife of the infamous Jigsaw Killer was also presented a box. The box plays a large role this time around and again, I will not spoil it. Her role in the grand scheme of things is further explained and finally understood. Everything between her past with John, her present with Hoffman, and if she truly is part of the scheme, or just another person wanting to escape it all.

The story is nice refresher from the original pace and nicely executed. Acting this time around as well was great.

My only complaint is how even though the ending will surprise you, there has been so much exposed through previous installments, you feel less than shocked. Those who remember previous SAW's will understand what I mean by shock.

There is a lot answered this time around, near everything actually. Be it the letter from SAW III, Hoffman's true intentions, Jill's involvement, and Jigsaw's grand scheme, everything will be fully explained this time around. I highly recommenced this SAW, especially if you want to give it that one last chance to see if it can be saved. Personally, I find it redeeming and if they continue with refreshing courses such as this, SAW could go on forever.