Release CalendarTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersEmmysSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
IMDbPro

Saw IV

  • 20072007
  • RR
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
150K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
5,612
341
Saw IV (2007)
Saw IV Trailer
Play trailer0:55
2 Videos
94 Photos
CrimeHorrorMystery
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
5.9/10
150K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
5,612
341
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Darren Lynn Bousman
    • Writers
      • Patrick Melton(screenplay)
      • Marcus Dunstan(screenplay)
      • Thomas Fenton(story)
    • Stars
      • Tobin Bell
      • Scott Patterson
      • Louis Ferreira
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Darren Lynn Bousman
    • Writers
      • Patrick Melton(screenplay)
      • Marcus Dunstan(screenplay)
      • Thomas Fenton(story)
    • Stars
      • Tobin Bell
      • Scott Patterson
      • Louis Ferreira
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 384User reviews
    • 202Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 7 nominations

    Videos2

    Saw IV Trailer
    Trailer 0:55
    Saw IV Trailer
    Saw IV
    Promo 0:45
    Saw IV

    Photos94

    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)

    Top cast

    Edit
    Tobin Bell
    Tobin Bell
    • Jigsaw…
    Scott Patterson
    Scott Patterson
    • Agent Peter Strahm
    Louis Ferreira
    Louis Ferreira
    • Art Blank
    • (as Justin Louis)
    Costas Mandylor
    Costas Mandylor
    • Lt. Mark Hoffman
    Betsy Russell
    Betsy Russell
    • Jill Tuck
    Lyriq Bent
    Lyriq Bent
    • Lt. Daniel Rigg
    Athena Karkanis
    Athena Karkanis
    • Agent Lindsey Perez
    Simon Reynolds
    Simon Reynolds
    • Lamanna
    Donnie Wahlberg
    Donnie Wahlberg
    • Eric Matthews
    Angus Macfadyen
    Angus Macfadyen
    • Jeff Denlon
    Shawnee Smith
    Shawnee Smith
    • Amanda Young
    • (archive footage)
    Bahar Soomekh
    Bahar Soomekh
    • Lynn Denlon
    Dina Meyer
    Dina Meyer
    • Detective Allison Kerry
    Mike Realba
    Mike Realba
    • Detective Fisk
    Marty Adams
    Marty Adams
    • Ivan Landsness
    Sarain Boylan
    Sarain Boylan
    • Brenda
    Billy Otis
    • Cecil Adams
    James Van Patten
    James Van Patten
    • Dr. Heffner…
    • Director
      • Darren Lynn Bousman
    • Writers
      • Patrick Melton(screenplay) (story)
      • Marcus Dunstan(screenplay) (story)
      • Thomas Fenton(story)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    More like this

    Saw V
    5.8
    Saw V
    Saw III
    6.2
    Saw III
    Saw VI
    6.0
    Saw VI
    Saw II
    6.6
    Saw II
    Saw 3D
    5.5
    Saw 3D
    Jigsaw
    5.7
    Jigsaw
    Saw
    7.6
    Saw
    Saw Rebirth
    5.9
    Saw Rebirth
    Saw
    7.4
    Saw
    Spiral
    5.2
    Spiral
    Final Destination 2
    6.2
    Final Destination 2
    Final Destination
    6.7
    Final Destination

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • 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.
    • Goofs
      (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 reviews384

    Review
    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    The ultimate in modern horror...
    It's a rare occurrence, but get ready to see this more then once. Saw 4 plays more like a detective story lifted from a page of a who-dun-it novel. This time, we delve deeper into John's past, his ex-wife, and the real secrets about what made him Jigsaw. During his autopsy, it's reveled his stomach contains an audio tape. The tape warns that his work will continue.

    It seems that die-hard fans don't wish to know about what's in the story, since I had to re-edit my comment so that none of the story would be revealed (except that which you see in the ads anyway). In my previous comment, I said nothing about the ending, yet just giving away some of the plot is enough of a no-no. I don't blame them, since this 4th outing has too many elements that make it easier to predict what's going to happen. Regardless, you'd have to be some kind of rare genius to figure out what will happen in the end.

    The series has flowed like a smooth, well-oiled Rube Goldberg machine. It's the most complex of the bunch, in some ways, outdoing the previous ones. I repeat: it begs to be watched again. Just when you thought that the previous Saw Traps had done everything they can to a human body, this one has some clever ones of it's own (not as gruesome as Saw 3, though). The autopsy scene is set to the extreme; the MPAA stating that most viewers have now gotten used to seeing programs like CSI and other medical procedures, so they let this slide easier.

    Deceptive, dark, very edgy and well written, the Saw series can easily end here. It's almost necessary to have watched the previous Saws, but can stand on it's own as one of the best of the chapters. Of course, it leaves it open for yet another in the series, which will be in production soon. I don't know when I will tire of the series, but honestly, I can't wait to see what other delicious traps they cook up next.
    helpful•154
    105
    • silentcheesedude
    • Oct 26, 2007

    FAQ17

    • What is "Saw IV" about?
    • Is "Saw IV" based a book?
    • Are Jigsaw and Amanda really dead?

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • October 26, 2007 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Lưỡi Cưa 4
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Twisted Pictures
      • Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC)
      • Canadian Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $63,300,095
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $31,756,764
      • Oct 28, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $139,352,633
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Saw IV (2007)
    Top Gap
    By what name was Saw IV (2007) officially released in India in English?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    The Best Movies and Shows to Watch in August
    See the full list
    View list
    List
    Fall TV Guide: The Best Shows Coming This Year
    See the full list
    View image
    Photos
    Double Take: Celebrity Twins
    See the full list
    Back to top

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    Sign in for more access
    Sign in for more access
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2022 by IMDb.com, Inc.