Saw X (2023)

Saw X parents guide

Heads up on extreme gore. That is past what the R on the box suggests. Beyond that, real scares and several jump scares.

Scare

Properly scary

Frightening, not just tense.

Jump scares

Several

More than a couple of 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

Strong

Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

Is Saw X scary?

Yes, properly. Saw X is the real thing without being an endurance test.

How gory is Saw X?

Extreme gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.

What is Saw X rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated R, and it earns it: real scares, several jump scares and brutal violence. Not one for kids.

What is Saw X about?

Between the events of 'Saw' and 'Saw II', a sick and desperate John Kramer travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for his cancer, only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable. Armed with a newfound purpose, the infamous serial killer returns to his work, turning the tables on the con artists in his signature visceral way through devious, deranged, and ingenious traps.

Cast and crew

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Saw X is on our Slashers, Survival, Horror on Netflix, Mystery on Netflix and Horror lists.

More like this feeling

Prompts we typed into CouchRot, and the lists that share its tags.

• “a horror movie that's actually scary”
• “scary but not gory”
• “a fun halloween movie, not too scary”

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