Saw
Saw is an American horror film franchise centred on the serial killer Jigsaw, whose victims are forced into deadly tests.
Saw is an American horror film franchise centred on the serial killer Jigsaw. The series began in 2004 and has expanded to ten feature films through Saw X (2023).
What it is
The Saw franchise revolves around John Kramer, also known as Jigsaw, a terminally ill engineer who designs elaborate traps to test his victims' will to survive. Each film follows a different set of characters forced into these deadly games, with a recurring continuity that ties the series together.
The film series
The release order is: Saw (2004), Saw II (2005), Saw III (2006), Saw IV (2007), Saw V (2008), Saw VI (2009), Saw 3D (2010), Jigsaw (2017), Spiral (2021), and Saw X (2023). All ten films are distributed by Lionsgate and produced by Twisted Pictures.
Behind the scenes
The franchise was created by James Wan and Leigh Whannell, who wrote and directed the original 2004 film. It became one of the most successful modern horror franchises, known for its trap-based plot device and graphic violence.
In short
- 10 feature films released from 2004 to 2023
- Created by James Wan and Leigh Whannell
- John Kramer (Jigsaw) is the central antagonist
- Release order runs from Saw (2004) through Saw X (2023)
The franchise has Canadian relevance through its broad North American distribution and fanbase, but it is primarily an American film series. No strong Canada-specific origin or setting is established in the supplied sources.
Quick questions
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Sources
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saw_(franchise)Supports: Film list and general franchise details including release order through Saw X.
- IGN — https://www.ign.com/articles/saw-movies-in-orderSupports: Total number of films, creator names, and theatrical release order.
- Dexerto — https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/how-many-saw-movies-are-there-2183042/Supports: Total number of Saw films and release order through Saw X.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/saw-movies-in-order/Supports: Chronological and release-order listing of the Saw films.