Not very scary, rather predictable twists

Rating: 7/10 (30 October 2004)

I remember reading that this movie was supposed to make the grudge look like a Disney movie a few days back. After awaiting Saw's release for quite some time, i was rather disappointed with it. It didn't have the same constant unnerving atmosphere that the grudge had, and with extremely predictable plot twists, I just felt a little short changed. Granted, the movie was ripe with gore and a few camera shots that were very cool (like the camera flash to illuminate the apartment, and the time lapse shots of the victim in the razor wire)the whole "mental" horror if you will, was just not there. Don't get me wrong, It was a very good movie (especially considering the recent lack of good horror in America), but i just didn't find it to be as scary as the grudge.
Oh, and the acting for Dr.Gordon (actors name escapes me at the moment) almost ruined this movie for me. Very unbelievable at times.
-dsk8punk aka nysofmind