Saw is a horror thriller movie directed by James Wan and co-written by Leigh Whannell. The movie highlights the story of Jigsaw Killer, a serial killer who puts his victims in a deadly game. The movie features Tobin Bell, Leigh Whannell, Cary Elwes, Michael Emerson, Danny Glover in leading roles.
Synopsis
The movie starts with Adam Stanheight, a freelance photographer, who wakes up in a dirty bathtub in a mysterious room. He finds himself chained to a pipe and unable to move, with Dr. Lawrence Gordon, a cancer specialist, in a similar situation. There is a blood-soaked corpse holding a weapon and a recorder. They both ask each other how they ended up there, but they cannot recall the incident.
They then find a tape in their pockets, which instructs Adam to escape by any means necessary, and Gordon to kill Adam by six o’clock. failing which, Gordon’s wife Alison, and daughter, Diana, would get killed. Adam and Gordon then find a bag filled with two saws, which they try to use to cut the chains. However, they later realize that the saws are intended to cut their feet, and they start to believe that the kidnapper is Jigsaw Killer.
Before being kidnapped, Gordon is questioned by two detectives, David Tapp and Steven Sing, in relation to Jigsaw’s crimes. They mention they found Gordon’s penlight at one of Jigsaw’s games, and he becomes a prime suspect. After interrogating Gordon, they release him, but he remains unaware of how his penlight ended up at the scene.
The movie then shifts back to the present, where Gordon and Adam are running out of time, and Tapp becomes obsessed with the case, believing Gordon is Jigsaw. After moments of horror, Gordon finally saws off his foot and tries to kill Adam.
The movie received positive reviews from critics and viewers alike, and it became a huge commercial success. It grossed over $100 million worldwide, with a budget of only $1.2 million.
Conclusion
Saw is an intense horror movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The plot is intelligently crafted, with cleverly interwoven character backstories and plot twists. The movie is rightly acclaimed for its gore and tension-building sequences. It’s a must-watch for fans of the horror genre who enjoy a thrill ride.
