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Saw

Saw

How much blood would you shed to stay alive?

20047.41h 43m

Overview

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.

Directed by James Wan
Written by Leigh Whannell, James Wan
Produced by Gregg Hoffman, Oren Koules, Mark Burg
Box OfficeBudget: $1.2MRevenue: $104.0M

Top Cast

Tobin Bell

Tobin Bell

John Kramer / Jigsaw

Cary Elwes

Cary Elwes

Dr. Lawrence Gordon

Leigh Whannell

Leigh Whannell

Adam Faulkner-Stanheight

Danny Glover

Danny Glover

David Tapp

Monica Potter

Monica Potter

Alison Gordon

Ken Leung

Ken Leung

Detective Steven Sing

Makenzie Vega

Makenzie Vega

Diana Gordon

Michael Emerson

Michael Emerson

Zep Hindle

Shawnee Smith

Shawnee Smith

Amanda Young

Dina Meyer

Dina Meyer

Allison Kerry

Themes & Keywords

sadismshotgundetectiveflashbackhospitaldoctortorturesadistsurvival horrorchainedbludgeoningdeath matchbooby trapdisguised voicemind gameextreme violencedeath game

About Saw

Saw is a horror, mystery, crime film released in 2004 exploring themes of sadism, shotgun, detective, flashback, hospital, doctor. Directed by James Wan, it stars Tobin Bell, Cary Elwes, Leigh Whannell. 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.

Movies Similar to Saw

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We found 15 movies similar to Saw

If you enjoyed Saw, you'll love these handpicked recommendations. Each title below shares similar themes, tone, and storytelling style. Our algorithm analyzes genres, keywords, director filmography, and cast connections to find the closest matches. Whether you're looking for the same emotional depth, narrative structure, or visual style, these picks are curated to deliver the best viewing experience for fans of Saw.

Jigsaw
36% Match

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Movie6.2/10

Law enforcement finds itself chasing the ghost of a man dead for over a decade, embroiled in a diabolical new game that's only just begun.

Saw IV
33% Match

Saw IV(2007)

Movie6.2/10

Despite Jigsaw's death, and in order to save the lives of two of his colleagues, Lieutenant Rigg is forced to take part in a new game, which promises to test him to the limit.

Saw 3D
32% Match

Saw 3D(2010)

Movie6.0/10

As a deadly battle rages over Jigsaw's brutal legacy, a group of Jigsaw survivors gathers to seek the support of self-help guru and fellow survivor Bobby Dagen, a man whose own dark secrets unleash a new wave of terror.

Saw III
31% Match

Saw III(2006)

Movie6.4/10

Jigsaw has disappeared. Along with his new apprentice Amanda, the puppet-master behind the cruel, intricate games that have terrified a community and baffled police has once again eluded capture and vanished. While city detectives scrambles to locate him, Doctor Lynn Denlon and Jeff Reinhart are unaware that they are about to become the latest pawns on his vicious chessboard.

Saw V
30% Match

Saw V(2008)

Movie6.2/10

Following Jigsaw's grisly demise, Detective Mark Hoffman is commended as a hero, but Agent Strahm is suspicious, and delves into Hoffman's past. Meanwhile, another group of people are put through a series of gruesome tests.

Saw II
29% Match

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Movie6.6/10

The chilling and relentless Jigsaw killer returns to terrorize the city once again. When a gruesome murder victim emerges with unmistakable traces of Jigsaw's sinister methods, Detective Eric Matthews is thrust into a high-stakes investigation. To his surprise, apprehending Jigsaw seems almost too easy, but what he doesn't realize is that being caught is merely another piece of Jigsaw's intricate puzzle.

Silent Hill
28% Match

Rose, a desperate mother, takes her adopted daughter, Sharon, to the town of Silent Hill in an attempt to cure her of her ailment. After a violent car crash, Sharon disappears, and Rose embarks on a horrific journey to get her back and begins to uncover the truth behind the apocalyptic disaster that burned the town 30 years earlier.

Saw VI
27% Match

Saw VI(2009)

Movie6.3/10

Special Agent Strahm is dead, and Detective Hoffman has emerged as the unchallenged successor to Jigsaw's legacy. However, when the FBI draws closer to Hoffman, he is forced to set a game into motion, and Jigsaw's grand scheme is finally understood.

Saw X
26% Match

Saw X(2023)

Movie7.2/10

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.

The Poughkeepsie Tapes
26% Match

When hundreds of videotapes showing torture, murder and dismemberment are found in an abandoned house, they reveal a serial killer's decade-long reign of terror and become the most disturbing collection of evidence homicide detectives have ever seen.

Longlegs
24% Match

Longlegs(2024)

Movie6.5/10

FBI Agent Lee Harker is a gifted new recruit assigned to the unsolved case of an elusive serial killer. As the case takes complex turns, unearthing evidence of the occult, Harker discovers a personal connection to the merciless killer and must race against time to stop him before he claims the lives of another innocent family.

Smile
23% Match

Smile(2022)

Movie6.7/10

After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can't explain.

Smile 2
22% Match

Smile 2(2024)

Movie6.6/10

About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control.