Saw III (2006)
A doctor and a father become pawns in a relentless, chilling game orchestrated by a vanished puppet-master.
Jigsaw has disappeared. Along with his new apprentice Amanda, the puppet-master behind the cruel, intricate games that have terrified a community and baffled police has once again eluded capture and vanished. While city detectives scramble to locate him, Doctor Lynn Denlon and Jeff Reinhart are unaware that they are about to become the latest pawns on his vicious chessboard.
How intense is Saw III?
Saw III 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 III feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulchillingbleak
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Saw III
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Is Saw III for you?
Is Saw III scary?
Yes. Saw III is scare level 3 of 3, one of the scariest titles in the CouchRot catalog.
Is Saw III gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Saw III sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Saw III 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 III?
Saw III runs 1h 48m.
Where can I stream Saw III?
Saw III is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Saw III have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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