What is Jigsaw about?
Law enforcement finds itself chasing the ghost of a man dead for over a decade, embroiled in a diabolical new game that's only just begun.
Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
A brisk, gritty mystery unfolds as law enforcement chases a dead man's chilling, pulpy game.
Suspenseful. A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
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Jigsaw parents guide
Heads up on extreme gore. That is past what the R on the box suggests. Beyond that, real scares and a jolt or two.
- Scare
- Properly scary
- Frightening, not just tense.
- Jump scares
- A couple
- One or two sudden jolts.
- Gore
- Extreme gore
- Our top level for gore.
- Violence
- Brutal violence
- Our top level for violence.
- Sex and nudity
- None flagged
- It is rated R, so treat our zero as unconfirmed.
- Language
- Moderate
- Some strong profanity, a few f-words.
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Three questions
- Is Jigsaw scary?
- Yes, properly. Jigsaw is the real thing without being an endurance test.
- How gory is Jigsaw?
- Extreme gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
- What is Jigsaw rated, and is it OK for kids?
- It is an R, with real scares, brutal violence and some strong language. Keep it for adults.
Cast and crew
Directed byMichael Spierig, Peter Spierig
StarringTobin Bell, Matt Passmore, Callum Keith Rennie, Hannah Emily Anderson, Clé Bennett, Laura Vandervoort
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