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Saw

  • 20042004
  • K-18K-18
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
401K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
777
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  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • IMDbPro
Saw (2004)
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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.

IMDb RATING
7.6/10
401K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
777
421
  • Director
    • James Wan
  • Writers
    • Leigh Whannell(story)
    • James Wan(story)
  • Stars
    • Cary Elwes
    • Leigh Whannell
    • Danny Glover
Top credits
  • Director
    • James Wan
  • Writers
    • Leigh Whannell(story)
    • James Wan(story)
  • Stars
    • Cary Elwes
    • Leigh Whannell
    • Danny Glover
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.6KUser reviews
    • 237Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 10 nominations

    Videos4

    10th Anniversary Trailer
    Trailer 1:07
    10th Anniversary Trailer
    Saw
    Trailer 1:35
    Saw
    A Guide to the Films of James Wan
    Clip 1:37
    A Guide to the Films of James Wan
    What Horror Movies Terrified You as a Kid?
    Full Episode 3:18
    What Horror Movies Terrified You as a Kid?

    Photos174

    Shawnee Smith in Saw (2004)
    Tobin Bell in Saw (2004)
    Danny Glover and Ken Leung in Saw (2004)
    Danny Glover and Ken Leung in Saw (2004)
    Tobin Bell in Saw (2004)
    Cary Elwes in Saw (2004)
    Danny Glover in Saw (2004)
    Monica Potter and Michael Emerson in Saw (2004)
    Leigh Whannell in Saw (2004)
    Cary Elwes and James Wan in Saw (2004)
    Danny Glover and Ned Bellamy in Saw (2004)
    James Wan at an event for Saw (2004)

    Top cast

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    Cary Elwes
    Cary Elwes
    • Dr. Lawrence Gordonas Dr. Lawrence Gordon
    Leigh Whannell
    Leigh Whannell
    • Adam Faulkner-Stanheightas Adam Faulkner-Stanheight
    Danny Glover
    Danny Glover
    • Detective David Tappas Detective David Tapp
    Ken Leung
    Ken Leung
    • Detective Steven Singas Detective Steven Sing
    Dina Meyer
    Dina Meyer
    • Kerryas Kerry
    Mike Butters
    Mike Butters
    • Paulas Paul
    Paul Gutrecht
    Paul Gutrecht
    • Markas Mark
    Michael Emerson
    Michael Emerson
    • Zep Hindleas Zep Hindle
    Benito Martinez
    Benito Martinez
    • Brettas Brett
    Shawnee Smith
    Shawnee Smith
    • Amandaas Amanda
    Makenzie Vega
    Makenzie Vega
    • Diana Gordonas Diana Gordon
    Monica Potter
    Monica Potter
    • Alison Gordonas Alison Gordon
    Ned Bellamy
    Ned Bellamy
    • Jeffas Jeff
    Alexandra Bokyun Chun
    Alexandra Bokyun Chun
    • Carlaas Carla
    • (as Alexandra Chun)
    Avner Garbi
    • Fatheras Father
    Tobin Bell
    Tobin Bell
    • Jigsawas Jigsaw
    Oren Koules
    • Dead Cellmateas Dead Cellmate
    • (uncredited)
    Hans Raith
    Hans Raith
    • Detectiveas Detective
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • James Wan
    • Writers
      • Leigh Whannell(story)
      • James Wan(story)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    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
    surprise endinglocked in a roomtrapped in a roommind gameflashback142 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Death is a shortcut (Denmark)
    • Genres
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • K-18
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In 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).
    • Quotes

      John: [to Amanda] Congratulations. You are still alive. Most people are so ungrateful to be alive. But not you. Not anymore.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening title ripples like it was underwater.
    • Alternate versions
      The 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".
    • Connections
      Edited into Saw II (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      You 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

    User reviews1.6K

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    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!
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    146
    • wamweri
    • Dec 6, 2004

    FAQ21

    • What is "Saw" about?
    • Is "Saw" based on a book?
    • What is Jigsaw's game?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 17, 2004 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Jigsaw
    • Filming locations
      • Lacy Street Production Center - 2630 Lacy Street, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Evolution Entertainment
      • Saw Productions Inc.
      • Twisted Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • 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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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