Horror ·Mystery ·Crime · United States of America · 2004 · 1h 43m

Saw

Saw poster
Director
James Wan
Cast
Tobin Bell as John Kramer / Jigsaw Cary Elwes as Dr. Lawrence Gordon Leigh Whannell as Adam Radford Danny Glover as David Tapp Monica Potter as Alison Gordon Ken Leung as Detective Steven Sing
Crew
David A. Armstrong — Director of Photography Kevin Greutert — Editor Charlie Clouser — Original Music Composer Leigh Whannell — Screenplay Leigh Whannell — Story James Wan — Story
Tagline

How much blood would you shed to stay alive?

Synopsis

Two men wake up to find themselves shackled in a grimy, abandoned bathroom. As they struggle to comprehend their predicament, they discover a disturbing tape left behind by the sadistic mastermind known as Jigsaw. With a chilling voice and cryptic instructions, Jigsaw informs them that they must partake in a gruesome game in order to secure their freedom.

Trailer Saw — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
sadismshotgundetectiveflashbackhospitaldoctortorturesadistsurvival horrorchainedbludgeoningdeath match
Key Collaborators
James Wan Director David A. Armstrong Director of Photography Kevin Greutert Editor Charlie Clouser Original Music Composer Leigh Whannell Screenplay Leigh Whannell Story James Wan Story Mark Burg Producer Gregg Hoffman Producer Oren Koules Producer Julie Berghoff Production Design Jennifer L. Soulages Costume Design
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