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Saw

Saw

I want to play a game.

20037.00h 10m

Overview

David, an orderly at a hospital, tells his horrific story of being kidnapped and forced to play a vile game of survival.

Directed by James Wan
Written by Leigh Whannell
Produced by Darren McFarlane
Box OfficeBudget: $5K0

Top Cast

Leigh Whannell

Leigh Whannell

David

Paul Moder

Paul Moder

Cop

Katrina Mathers

Katrina Mathers

Nurse

Dean Francis

Dean Francis

Body

Themes & Keywords

kidnappingparalysishospitaltortureshort film

About Saw

Saw is a horror, thriller film released in 2003 exploring themes of kidnapping, paralysis, hospital, torture, short film. Directed by James Wan, it stars Leigh Whannell, Paul Moder, Katrina Mathers. David, an orderly at a hospital, tells his horrific story of being kidnapped and forced to play a vile game of survival.

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