Saw
2004 · 103 min · Horror / Mystery / Crime · TMDB 7.4
The short version:Less gory than its reputation; mostly a locked-room mystery with a few nasty traps and one very memorable self-mutilation. The sequels are much bloodier.
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Synopsis
Two men wake up to find themselves shackled in a grimy, abandoned bathroom. As they struggle to comprehend their predicament, they discover a disturbing tape left behind by the sadistic mastermind known as Jigsaw. With a chilling voice and cryptic instructions, Jigsaw informs them that they must partake in a gruesome game in order to secure their freedom.
What is in it
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Violence & gore
- TortureHeavyeditorial
Details (may spoil)
- The traps are the point.
- Graphic goreModerateeditorial
Children & pregnancy
- Child in dangerBriefeditorial
Body & medical
- Self-harmModerateeditorial
Details (may spoil)
- The foot scene. Mostly off-screen but you will hear it.
- Disease & terminal illnessBriefeditorial
- Medical & surgicalBriefeditorial
Phobias & sensory
- Claustrophobia & confinementModerateeditorial