Saw V (2008)
A detective digs into a hero's dark past while victims endure relentless, chilling, and gruesome tests.
Following Jigsaw's grisly demise, Detective Mark Hoffman is commended as a hero, but Agent Strahm is suspicious, and delves into Hoffman's past. Meanwhile, another group of people are put through a series of gruesome tests.
How intense is Saw V?
Saw V is properly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Saw V feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulchillingpulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Saw V
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Saw V for you?
Is Saw V scary?
Yes, properly. Saw V is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Saw V gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Saw V sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Saw V OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 3, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Saw V?
Saw V runs 1h 35m.
Where can I stream Saw V?
Saw V is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Saw V have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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