Two strangers awaken in a room with no recollection of how they got there, and soon discover they're pawns in a deadly game perpetrated by a notorious serial killer.Two strangers awaken in a room with no recollection of how they got there, and soon discover they're pawns in a deadly game perpetrated by a notorious serial killer.Two strangers awaken in a room with no recollection of how they got there, and soon discover they're pawns in a deadly game perpetrated by a notorious serial killer.
- Director
- Writers
- Leigh Whannell(story)
- James Wan(story)
- Stars
Top credits
- Director
- Writers
- Leigh Whannell(story)
- James Wan(story)
- Stars
- Awards
- 8 wins & 10 nominations
Videos4
Alexandra Bokyun Chun
- Carlaas Carla
- (as Alexandra Chun)
Oren Koules
- Dead Cellmateas Dead Cellmate
- (uncredited)
Hans Raith
- Detectiveas Detective
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- Leigh Whannell(story)
- James Wan(story)
- All cast & crew
- See more cast details at IMDbPro
Storyline
Waking up in a bathroom, two men, Adam and Dr. Lawrence Gordon, discover they have been captured by the infamous Jigsaw Killer. The men must escape before time runs out, otherwise, they will face the deadly consequences. —Rebekah Swain
- Taglines
- Death is a shortcut (Denmark)
- Genres
- Certificate
- K-18
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaIn order to make the actors feel what the characters were going through, all of the bathroom scenes were shot in chronological order.
- Goofs(at around 59 mins) After Gordon and Adam find the box with the cell phone and cigarettes, Gordon tries to call 911. Three different tones can be heard and Gordon says that the cell phone has been blocked from making calls. However, FCC rules require every telephone that can access the network to be able to dial 911, regardless of any reason that normal service may have been disconnected (including deactivated or blocked phones).
- Crazy creditsThe opening title ripples like it was underwater.
- Alternate versionsThe song "Bite The Hand That Bleeds" by Fear Factory that originally played over the end credits was replaced on the uncut version of the film by an original piece of music by Charlie Clouser entitled "Zepp Overture".
- ConnectionsEdited into Saw II (2005)
- SoundtracksYou Make Me Feel So Dead
Performed by Pitbull Daycare
Written by Stephen Ladd Bishop, Charles Todd Conally and Don Van Stavern
Published by Dimension Gate Music (BMI)/FEC Music (ASCAP)
Courtesy of Cleopatra Records
Top review
Just See SAW!
Wow. The critics weren't wrong. Not since seven has horror been portrayed so majestically.
From the first minute to last this film twists and turns you till you feel rather poorly. Just like 'Se7en', the all-round Grittiness that director James Wan creates disgusts and enthralls. Just like 'Se7en', there is a H U G E twist that makes your blood curdle.
A lack of star names helps the movie flow as the pace builds to a finale that won't be forgotten by this viewer in a hurry!
I still can't sleep.
It is well scripted, well acted, and, for everyone who guesses the killer after the first few minutes, keeps you guessing right up to the final reel. It is better than Seven for shock value. It is not over the top gory but there is a final scene which makes you sweat.
Very highly recommended!
From the first minute to last this film twists and turns you till you feel rather poorly. Just like 'Se7en', the all-round Grittiness that director James Wan creates disgusts and enthralls. Just like 'Se7en', there is a H U G E twist that makes your blood curdle.
A lack of star names helps the movie flow as the pace builds to a finale that won't be forgotten by this viewer in a hurry!
I still can't sleep.
It is well scripted, well acted, and, for everyone who guesses the killer after the first few minutes, keeps you guessing right up to the final reel. It is better than Seven for shock value. It is not over the top gory but there is a final scene which makes you sweat.
Very highly recommended!
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- wamweri
- Dec 6, 2004
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- Jigsaw
- Filming locations
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $1,200,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $56,000,369
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $18,276,468
- Oct 31, 2004
- Gross worldwide
- $103,911,669
- Runtime1 hour 43 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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