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Jigsaw

  • 20172017
  • RR
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
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Tobin Bell in Jigsaw (2017)
Bodies are turning up around the city, each having met a uniquely gruesome demise. As the investigation proceeds, evidence points to one suspect: John Kramer, the man known as Jigsaw, who has been dead for ten years.
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Bodies are turning up around the city, each having met a uniquely gruesome demise. As the investigation proceeds, evidence points to one suspect: John Kramer, the man known as Jigsaw, who ha... Read allBodies are turning up around the city, each having met a uniquely gruesome demise. As the investigation proceeds, evidence points to one suspect: John Kramer, the man known as Jigsaw, who has been dead for over 10 years.Bodies are turning up around the city, each having met a uniquely gruesome demise. As the investigation proceeds, evidence points to one suspect: John Kramer, the man known as Jigsaw, who has been dead for over 10 years.

IMDb RATING
5.7/10
78K
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POPULARITY
3,905
1,421
  • Directors
    • Michael Spierig
    • Peter Spierig
  • Writers
    • Josh Stolberg
    • Pete Goldfinger
  • Stars
    • Matt Passmore
    • Tobin Bell
    • Callum Keith Rennie
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  • Directors
    • Michael Spierig
    • Peter Spierig
  • Writers
    • Josh Stolberg
    • Pete Goldfinger
  • Stars
    • Matt Passmore
    • Tobin Bell
    • Callum Keith Rennie
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 386User reviews
    • 175Critic reviews
    • 39Metascore
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    Callum Keith Rennie
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    Top cast

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    Matt Passmore
    Matt Passmore
    • Logan Nelsonas Logan Nelson
    Tobin Bell
    Tobin Bell
    • Jigsawas Jigsaw…
    Callum Keith Rennie
    Callum Keith Rennie
    • Detective Halloranas Detective Halloran
    Hannah Emily Anderson
    Hannah Emily Anderson
    • Eleanor Bonnevilleas Eleanor Bonneville
    Clé Bennett
    Clé Bennett
    • Detective Keith Huntas Detective Keith Hunt
    Laura Vandervoort
    Laura Vandervoort
    • Annaas Anna
    Paul Braunstein
    Paul Braunstein
    • Ryanas Ryan
    Mandela Van Peebles
    Mandela Van Peebles
    • Mitchas Mitch
    Brittany Allen
    Brittany Allen
    • Carlyas Carly
    Josiah Black
    Josiah Black
    • Edgar Munsenas Edgar Munsen
    Edward Ruttle
    Edward Ruttle
    • Mattas Matt
    Michael Boisvert
    Michael Boisvert
    • Lee Jamesas Lee James
    Sam Koules
    • Melissaas Melissa
    Troy Feldman
    • Officer Palermoas Officer Palermo
    Shaquan Lewis
    Shaquan Lewis
    • Officer Solomonas Officer Solomon
    Esther Thibault
    • Asthmatic Womanas Asthmatic Woman
    Lauren Beatty
    Lauren Beatty
    • Carly Look-a-Likeas Carly Look-a-Like
    Nadine Whiteman Roden
    Nadine Whiteman Roden
    • News Reporter #1as News Reporter #1
    • (as Nadine Roden)
    • Directors
      • Michael Spierig
      • Peter Spierig
    • Writers
      • Josh Stolberg
      • Pete Goldfinger
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    Storyline

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    It has been over a decade since Jigsaw died. However, after a new series of murders occurs, police find themselves chasing after the original Jigsaw Killer - John Kramer. Could John Kramer still be alive or is another killer out there with a different motive? —Rebekah Swain
    • suicide by hanging
    • chain
    • flashback
    • buzz saw
    • blade
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Are you worthy?
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for sequences of grisly bloody violence and torture, and for language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Upon the film's success, Twisted Pictures greenlit both a ninth and tenth installment for the series.
    • Goofs
      When Logan mentions that hydrofluoric acid was used to kill the second victim, he mentions that the tissue is connected to the heart, therefore everything, including the heart, is eaten away by the hydrofluoric acid. This is incorrect as hydrofluoric acid only eats oxides, and not organic tissue like flesh. If dropped on the skin, nothing would happen. It would seep into the body and begin dissolving the bones of the victim by a process known as decalcification.
    • Quotes

      John Kramer: The truth will set you free.

    • Connections
      Featured in Tamara Just Saw: Jigsaw - Tamara Just Saw (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Never Fade Away
      Performed by Great American Canyon Band

      Courtesy of Six Degrees Records

      By Arrangement with Primary Wave Entertainment

    User reviews386

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    "Let's Play A Game" Again! Jigsaw Pieces Story Instead Of Gore
    "Let's Play A Game", those simple words haunted the theaters for years, signaling the start of yet another slasher movie in the Saw series. What started out as a unique twist to the serial killer saga was only the start to a face cringing, spine tingling, sometimes nauseating saga that hooked people in until around the sixth-seventh iteration when it finally ended. That was until this year, where the saga was to be reanimated in hopes of bringing more bucks to the theaters. Will this eighth installment have the ability to defy death like it's protagonist antihero, or is it dead like the poor victims of his games. Only one way to find out and that is read my friends, so let's get started!

    LIKES:

    Fast-Pace: With all the slow movies I have been seeing, I give props to the Saw series maintaining their consistent pace. From start to finish, the tale keeps moving, sparing no second for unnecessary details or attempts at prolonged character development. The mystery of figuring out the identity of the game master, mixed with the spread-out trials that promise a messy end are well-balanced to keep things going.

    Decent Characters: A horror movie often has many brain-dead characters begging to be chainsaw fodder. Fortunately, Saw movies continue to choose players who have a little more complexity and skills than many of the Spring Break teens favored. The tradition lives on, as each player has a little more buried within, still having a few obviously destined corpses, but others who have a shot at making it out. And for those not in the game, but trying to solve the mystery, they too have some layers to them that may or may not be pertinent to the story. It's those engaging elements that are crafted in the story, making them more engaging to follow.

    The Presentation: Another component I still like is the presentation of the movie. Many go for the kills, but the better component for me is how they separate the story into two settings. One is still the players trying to escape the closes thing to hell's torture chamber, while the other are the outside characters hunting down the "maniac" that continues to weave his traps. The ability to entangle these two components, balancing their timing to provide clues and hints to the story all while keeping you invested in the game. Such a dynamic presentation provides those checks and balances necessary for a slasher movie, and keeping things as fresh as possible.

    Twist: As many of you know, Saw movies are all about the ability to throw that last wrench into the gears to blow your mind. Despite my experience with predicting endings, this one got me. The questions I asked were on the right path, but they were able to drop enough interfering factors to throw me off the trail. Jigsaw once again impresses me with their storytelling, and their mastery of presentation. I can't say much more, but ask the right questions and you might get the answers.

    DISLIKES:

    Lazy Deaths: Those first few movies were convoluted in their traps. They had designed devices that were an impressive display of imagination, horror, and engineering that gave everyone a kick in terms of design. While Jigsaw still has the impressive connections and storytelling, it unfortunately fails in the terms of the traps themselves. They are surprisingly simple for the most part, and a little more reserved than I expected in this modern era. Yes, there is still plenty of blood in this battle for moral consequences, but they didn't involve quite as much skin crawling madness.

    Acting a little cheesy: Despite the engaging characters, there are times when there are a few inconsistencies in the character's intelligence, or often the case their acting. While decent for the most part, the writers hit some blocks in terms of dialogue or direction they wanted the characters to go. There are those moments the "tension" overwhelms them into hysterical messes that are cheesy rather than believable. In addition, the dialogue sometimes gets lazy, just going into expletives than conducive dialog. A weak dislike yes, but I'm drawing on straws.

    The potential for a series: Like the original series, I had hoped for an ending, but then this movie showed up. While I did enjoy it, I am worried that the way this movie ends sets up the potential for a new series to start. Sure, this means more Saw goodness, but it also means the potential to dilute this movie into another run of the mill series that will become a product of lazy producing. Hopefully that won't happen, but these days series are the prize most companies seek.

    The VERDICT:

    Jigsaw is the piece of the puzzle that brings quality back to the lovely massacre series. Going back to the roots, the writers were able to bring back a brilliant presentation and characters you can follow. All the nostalgic qualities rush in with the deadly traps, bringing that fast-pace, twisting tale that captivated us all those years ago. While still not the first movie, especially in terms of death design and potential to revive the series, it was a welcome addition to the series. So, if you are looking for the horror movie of the month, Jigsaw is your answer for the theater my friends.

    My scores:

    Crime/Horror/Mystery: 8.5 Movie Overall: 7.0
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    • Oct 26, 2017

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 27, 2017 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Saw 8
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Twisted Pictures
      • Burg Koules Hoffman Productions
      • Serendipity Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $38,052,832
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $16,640,452
      • Oct 29, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $102,952,888
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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