Were they trying to rival Gail's Scream 3 haircut with Amanda's bizarre pixie cut in this?
Saw X is so much easier to follow since it does not weave itself through the timelines of all the other movies. I think it is inflating my feelings on it, because it was a relief to not have to Google the timeline during the movie.
Other than that, the plot of this one is probably the most solid in the franchise. Plot is sort of an afterthought in the others. I didn't watch any of the gross stuff.
Saw X
Witness the return of Jigsaw.
Rating
3.3 (2)
Release Date
9/27/2023Runtime
118 minsOverview
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.
How It Feels
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A relentless torture spectacle that channels visceral rage against predatory con artists through the Jigsaw killer's baroque traps. It's the Saw formula in its purest, most uncompromising form: no mercy, no psychology, just meticulously choreographed suffering.
Mood
Dread-soakedTenseUnsettling
Themes
RevengeMortalityObsessionCorruption
Tone
Bleak
Pacing
Propulsive
Look
High-contrastPractical effects
Structure
Linear
Heads up
Graphic violenceBody horror
Reviews
John Kramer, er… Jigsaw’s back!
This prequel, set between the events of <I>Saw</I> and <I>Saw II</I>, truly delivers a solid story to please fans, further adding to John’s/Jigsaw’s (back)story as to what his mission is. Along for the ride are the usual twists and turns, all well-played out until the very end.
Overall, <B>this is a John Kramer film</B>.
*There’s a mid-credit scene, so be sure to stick around.
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