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Saw IV

  • 20072007
  • RR
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
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Saw IV (2007)
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Despite Jigsaw's death, and in order to save the lives of two of his colleagues, Lieutenant Rigg is forced to take part in a new game, which promises to test him to the limit.Despite Jigsaw's death, and in order to save the lives of two of his colleagues, Lieutenant Rigg is forced to take part in a new game, which promises to test him to the limit.Despite Jigsaw's death, and in order to save the lives of two of his colleagues, Lieutenant Rigg is forced to take part in a new game, which promises to test him to the limit.
IMDb RATING
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153K
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    • Darren Lynn Bousman
    • Patrick Melton(screenplay by)
    • Marcus Dunstan(screenplay by)
    • Thomas Fenton(story by)
  • Stars
    • Tobin Bell
    • Scott Patterson
    • Louis Ferreira
    • Darren Lynn Bousman
    • Patrick Melton(screenplay by)
    • Marcus Dunstan(screenplay by)
    • Thomas Fenton(story by)
  • Stars
    • Tobin Bell
    • Scott Patterson
    • Louis Ferreira
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 385User reviews
    • 202Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
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    Videos2

    Saw IV Trailer
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    Scott Patterson and Simon Reynolds in Saw IV (2007)
    Betsy Russell in Saw IV (2007)
    Tobin Bell in Saw IV (2007)
    Lyriq Bent in Saw IV (2007)
    Kevin Rushton in Saw IV (2007)
    Donnie Wahlberg in Saw IV (2007)
    Donnie Wahlberg in Saw IV (2007)
    Donnie Wahlberg and Costas Mandylor in Saw IV (2007)
    Kevin Rushton in Saw IV (2007)
    Saw IV (2007)
    Darren Lynn Bousman in Saw IV (2007)
    Costas Mandylor at an event for Saw IV (2007)

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    Tobin Bell
    Tobin Bell
    • Jigsaw…
    Scott Patterson
    Scott Patterson
    • Agent Strahm
    Louis Ferreira
    Louis Ferreira
    • Art
    • (as Justin Louis)
    Costas Mandylor
    Costas Mandylor
    • Hoffman
    Betsy Russell
    Betsy Russell
    • Jill
    Lyriq Bent
    Lyriq Bent
    • Rigg
    Athena Karkanis
    Athena Karkanis
    • Agent Perez
    Simon Reynolds
    Simon Reynolds
    • Lamanna
    Donnie Wahlberg
    Donnie Wahlberg
    • Eric Matthews
    Angus Macfadyen
    Angus Macfadyen
    • Jeff
    Shawnee Smith
    Shawnee Smith
    • Amanda
    • (archive footage)
    Bahar Soomekh
    Bahar Soomekh
    • Lynn
    Dina Meyer
    Dina Meyer
    • Kerry
    Mike Realba
    Mike Realba
    • Fisk
    Marty Adams
    Marty Adams
    • Ivan
    Sarain Boylan
    Sarain Boylan
    • Brenda
    Billy Otis
    • Cecil
    James Van Patten
    James Van Patten
    • Dr. Heffner
      • Darren Lynn Bousman
      • Patrick Melton(screenplay by) (story by)
      • Marcus Dunstan(screenplay by) (story by)
      • Thomas Fenton(story by)
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    • Trivia
      The seamless transitions between separate scenes in the film were not created using digital effects, but were done practically. For these transitions, the sets were built in such a way that two separate scenes could be filmed in one shot without interruption.
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      (at around 3 mins) During Jigsaw's autopsy, his brain is easily removed from the skull, with no connection to the brain stem or spinal cord. In reality, dissection is needed to remove the brain.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Jigsaw: You feel you now have control, don't you? You think you will walk away untested. I promise that my work will continue. That I have ensured, by hearing this tape, some will assume that this is over, but I am still among you. You think it's over just because I am dead. It's not over. The games have just begun.

    • Alternate versions
      The German theatrical version, although rated "Not under 18", was cut by 55 seconds (it is based on the U.S. R-rated version). Since there are different rating standards for theatrical and home video releases, this rating was denied for the DVD release. The theatrical version was therefore released on DVD with a SPIO/JK approval. Additionally, another version (with scenes cut) with a "Not under 18" rating was released as well. As with Saw III (2006) the U.S. unrated version was released as well; however, it wasn't released in Germany, which allowed it to avoid potential legal problems with German judiciary.
    • Connections
      Edited into Saw V (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      I.V.
      Written by Yoshiki

      Performed by Yoshiki (as X Japan)

    User reviews385

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    8/10
    It surpassed my expectations...Saw reigns again for the fourth year in a row.
    As a die hard Saw fan, Saw IV was one of my top must sees of 2007. Fortunately, I didn't get my hopes up, and therefore I wasn't disappointed. The movie has its fair share of flaws, don't get me wrong. However, the movie made this Saw fan happy because it maintained the spirit of the series. The movie's biggest flaw is that it is by far the most unrealistic of the series and relies too much on chance within the story. Too many events are contingent on others, which makes Jigsaw look almost clairvoyant. However, I was able to look past this and enjoy the fourth Saw film.

    Jigsaw (Tobin Bell) is dead. Though he is gone, he vows that his work will continue. And it appears he is true to his word, for SWAT Lt. Rigg (from Saw 2 & 3) is the latest member of the police force to be thrust into one of Jigsaw's deadly games. Meanwhile, Detective Hoffman (Costas Mandylor) is joined by a pair of FBI agents to help stop the Jigsaw killer once and for all...They'll start by looking into his past, beginning with his ex wife, Jill.

    The acting is pretty good. Costas Mandylor, Tobin Bell, and Scott Patterson are the standouts. Bell brings so much more to the character this time around through flashbacks as we learn more about John Kramer. Showing that he has created one of the most memorable characters of recent memory, Bell makes us almost sympathize with him, despite the acts he has committed. Mandylor is really good as Detective Hoffman, even though he has limited screen time and dialog. I liked Patterson a lot because of the toughness and reality he brought to the character. Agent Strahm is a good character and definitely one of my favorites in the series. One big surprise was Lyric Bent as Rigg. He definitely showed a lot of range in this movie. He has a future.

    The plot is probably the most complex, as there can be as many as 3 different subplots going on at the same time, all while the audience has questions from the first 3 movies answered. The ending also leaves a little to be desired, as it is the least impacting twist of the series (and most obvious). However, I really enjoyed the traps, which were definitely a step up from Saw 3. The random gore was kept to a minimum, but the beginning is absolutely horrifyingly gory. It also felt rushed, which means I can't wait to see the unrated DVD. Hopefully it'll have more extra footage than the others. Saw 4 has the weakest script of the series, but it's still better than I expected. At this point, it appears as if Darren Bousman is going through the motions, and that's what keeps the series spirit alive. As long as Bousman, Wan, or Whannell continue to be involved, the spirit should live on. I also have to give props to the editor for the smooth and catchy transitions, not to mention the production design is top notch. That and the lighting provide at least some horror realism, as the plot does border on absurd at times. The sound is better than ever, with the classic 'Hello, Zepp' tune that has become one of the most recognizable tracks in movie history making its dramatic appearance in the climax of the film. The ending also leaves us wanting more, so I'm expecting Saw 5 next Halloween.

    8/10 --spy
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    • Release date
      • October 26, 2007 (United States)
      • Canada
      • United States
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Twisted Pictures
      • Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC)
      • Canadian Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC)
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