Saw (2004)

Director: Wen Ziren
Screenwriter: James Wan / Ray Whannell
Starring: Ray Whannell/ Cary Elwes/ Danny Glover/ Leung Chun-bong/ Dina Meyer/ Mike Butters/ Paul Goodrech/ Michael Emerson/ Ben Nito Martinez/ Shawnee Smith/ Mackenzie Vega/ Monica Porter/ Ned Barami/ Alexandra Chon/ Tobin Bell
Genre: Horror / Thriller / Suspense
Region: United States
language: English
Release: 2004-01-19 (Sundance Film Festival) / 2004-10-29 (USA)
Series: [1] Saw
Length: 103 minutes
Also known as: Fear Chamber (Hong Kong) / Soul Saw (Taiwan) / Life or Death / Chainsaw
Rating: IMDB 7.6 / Rotten Tomatoes 49%

Movie Synopsis
is mainly about Adam (Leigh Whannell) who wakes up and finds himself trapped in an abandoned toilet. Opposite him is Lawrence of the same fate (Cary Elwes)-they were chained to their legs, and they were surprised to find that there was a terrifying dead man lying between them. The dead man was dripping with blood, holding a VCR in his left hand and a gun in his right.
A tape was put in Adam’s pocket, and he quickly put it in the VCR. The tape said that Lawrence must kill Adam before 6 o’clock tonight, otherwise the two will die together, and Lawrence’s family will not be spared. And the blood from the dead man in front of him was extremely poisonous.
A bloody death game begins. In the few remaining hours, they must find clues and escape from hell. At the last moment, when they thought they would see the sun again, a new round of nightmare had just begun.

“Saw” is a 2004 American horror film directed by James Wan and written by Leigh Whannell. The movie follows two men, Dr. Lawrence Gordon and Adam Stanheight, who wake up to find themselves chained in a bathroom, with no recollection of how they got there. They soon realize that they are pawns in a sadistic game orchestrated by a notorious serial killer known as Jigsaw.

The film explores themes of morality, vengeance, and the consequences of our actions. It also touches on issues of addiction and obsession.

The movie received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the film’s inventive plot and tension-building atmosphere, while others criticized the excessive violence and gore. Despite this, it was a box office success, grossing over $100 million worldwide.

“Saw” has since become a cult classic and spawned a successful horror franchise, with eight sequels and a spin-off film. It is known for its iconic villain, Jigsaw, and its use of elaborate traps and puzzles as a means of torture and punishment. The film has also been credited with helping to revive the horror genre in the early 2000s.