Seven movies in six years. If nothing else, that's an amazing turnaround that the "Saw" franchise should be quite pleased with. Indeed, the seventh entry into the franchise — titled "Saw 3D" — lands in theaters today, once again bringing Jigsaw's terrible torture devices to theatergoers just in time for Halloween!
But after seven films, you'll have to forgive the "Saw" series if it's gotten a little bit, well, convoluted. If you thought it was all about bear trap masks and severed feet, you've been missing out on one heck of a horrifyingly complicated mythology.
But not to worry, we've got your back. After the jump, check out some snapshot synopses of the previous "Saw" films to catch you up in time for "Saw 3D"!
"Saw"
Stop us if you've heard this one: Two men are trapped inside a dilapidated bathroom with instructions to kill the other man, which they must do if they want to survive.
But after seven films, you'll have to forgive the "Saw" series if it's gotten a little bit, well, convoluted. If you thought it was all about bear trap masks and severed feet, you've been missing out on one heck of a horrifyingly complicated mythology.
But not to worry, we've got your back. After the jump, check out some snapshot synopses of the previous "Saw" films to catch you up in time for "Saw 3D"!
"Saw"
Stop us if you've heard this one: Two men are trapped inside a dilapidated bathroom with instructions to kill the other man, which they must do if they want to survive.
- 10/29/2010
- by Josh Wigler
- MTV Movies Blog
Almost as convoluted as Lost, Saw is by now a beginner’s nightmare. Having tied itself into narrative knots to plot endless sequels it was time to end the series before there was no option but to jump the shark or fall victim to it. Saw 3D promises closure, a final twist and a new perspective on all that came before…sort of.
The problem is that, like with Lost, the audience is inevitably left wondering whether the producers were in fact making everything up as they went along or had had a specific conclusion in mind since day 1. Originally planned to end with its eighth instalment, previously its sixth, Saw 3D feels simultaneously rushed and padded. While I would wager that there was indeed an endgame in sight from the beginning, Saw 3D’s eleven traps seem particularly excessive – suggesting that in order to respond to the wavering box...
The problem is that, like with Lost, the audience is inevitably left wondering whether the producers were in fact making everything up as they went along or had had a specific conclusion in mind since day 1. Originally planned to end with its eighth instalment, previously its sixth, Saw 3D feels simultaneously rushed and padded. While I would wager that there was indeed an endgame in sight from the beginning, Saw 3D’s eleven traps seem particularly excessive – suggesting that in order to respond to the wavering box...
- 10/29/2010
- by Steven Neish
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
It is easy to underestimate the Saw franchise. As the series has progressed, each instalment has received less and less critical attention as it is presumed to have degraded to Jason Takes Manhattan levels of craptitude.
The truth is, however, that the six (going on seven) films in the Saw series have achieved something no other horror franchise could have dreamed of: $738,465,450 worldwide.
While I am the first to admit that the more recent instalments have wavered in quality, they are buckling under a dense, convoluted plot rather than nuking the fridge with a space-set adventure (Jason X, Leprechaun: In Space) or post-modern metafilm (Wes Craven’s New Nightmare, Scream 3, Halloween: Resurrection). Instead, the producers continue to craft intricate and comparatively competent installments on a yearly basis.
With Freddy and Jason rebooted and defanged for a teenage audience, it is nice to see Jigsaw stave off the law of...
The truth is, however, that the six (going on seven) films in the Saw series have achieved something no other horror franchise could have dreamed of: $738,465,450 worldwide.
While I am the first to admit that the more recent instalments have wavered in quality, they are buckling under a dense, convoluted plot rather than nuking the fridge with a space-set adventure (Jason X, Leprechaun: In Space) or post-modern metafilm (Wes Craven’s New Nightmare, Scream 3, Halloween: Resurrection). Instead, the producers continue to craft intricate and comparatively competent installments on a yearly basis.
With Freddy and Jason rebooted and defanged for a teenage audience, it is nice to see Jigsaw stave off the law of...
- 10/29/2010
- by Steven Neish
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
With the release of Saw in 3D… we are dedicating this weeks Top Ten to Saw Traps. Sure, they are creepy and deadly, but they are also intricate!
Top Ten Saw Traps Full Carousel Trap- Saw VI
The carousel trap consisted of six of William’s junior associates: Aaron, Emily, Gena, Dave, Shelby, and Josh (in order of when they were stopped by the carousel), chained to a rotating roundabout-like object inside of a large metal cage. At the front of the cage was a large metal device attached to a shotgun which was pointing at the carousel. The carousel repeatedly slowed to a halt with a random victim facing the gun. William was forced to choose to place his hand inside a metal box and press a button, causing a metal rod to pierce his hand in order to prevent the selected victim from being shot, or choose not...
Top Ten Saw Traps Full Carousel Trap- Saw VI
The carousel trap consisted of six of William’s junior associates: Aaron, Emily, Gena, Dave, Shelby, and Josh (in order of when they were stopped by the carousel), chained to a rotating roundabout-like object inside of a large metal cage. At the front of the cage was a large metal device attached to a shotgun which was pointing at the carousel. The carousel repeatedly slowed to a halt with a random victim facing the gun. William was forced to choose to place his hand inside a metal box and press a button, causing a metal rod to pierce his hand in order to prevent the selected victim from being shot, or choose not...
- 10/27/2010
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
With Saw 3D set to appear in cinemas, we take a timely look back at the franchise’s long, gory history, starting with Saw and Saw II…
This article contains spoilers.
Hello, readers. I want to play a game. For years, we have watched others suffer through the indignities of increasingly elaborate and illogical traps every Halloween. The suffering compounded, after the initial outings, into a soap opera of gore and twisty-turny plot bits. Now, you're going to have to read about how I watched them all again before the final indignity hits the big screen on Friday. Let the game begin.
No, there's no get-out clause in that little introduction, as so few of the traps in the latter Saw movies actually have those. You can click the Back button if you like, of course, but otherwise I'm presuming that you're here because you're interested in Saw, as I am.
This article contains spoilers.
Hello, readers. I want to play a game. For years, we have watched others suffer through the indignities of increasingly elaborate and illogical traps every Halloween. The suffering compounded, after the initial outings, into a soap opera of gore and twisty-turny plot bits. Now, you're going to have to read about how I watched them all again before the final indignity hits the big screen on Friday. Let the game begin.
No, there's no get-out clause in that little introduction, as so few of the traps in the latter Saw movies actually have those. You can click the Back button if you like, of course, but otherwise I'm presuming that you're here because you're interested in Saw, as I am.
- 10/26/2010
- Den of Geek
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