Saw (2004)
Two strangers awaken to a sadistic game, forced to make impossible choices in a relentless, gritty fight for survival.
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.
How intense is Saw?
Saw is terrifying, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Saw feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittychillingpulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Saw
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Saw for you?
Is Saw scary?
Yes. Saw is scare level 3 of 3, one of the scariest titles in the CouchRot catalog.
Is Saw gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Saw sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Saw OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 3, gore 3, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Saw?
Saw runs 1h 43m.
Where can I stream Saw?
Saw is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Saw have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
Cast and crew
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