A revolution in horror

Rating: 9/10 (27 July 2008)

Every once in a while there is a movie that will change how other films are made, and this is one. Saw is a film that is a revolution of the horror genre. Since this film came out i've seen a lot of other films taking cues from this. There is just something about Saw that sets it apart from other horror films of the past that other films will try and copy.
First off this is just such an intense film In terms of the camera work, it looks so nightmarish like a bad dream but at the same time it feels so real. Also the music is magnificent, it adds to the chaos & fear of what's happening on film. The film makers cleverly use music to intensify the horror of the movie. The settings & scenery are also magnificent done, it's far more gritty then the most recent horror films. A lot of movies in the horror genre during the late 90's & early 00's concentrate more on being hip & stylish, not this movie Saw is dark & gritty it's all about the horror. What also sets Saw apart is that it doesn't focus on the blood & gore like most horror films, it more about the suspense, mystery, and drama of what's happening. Saw is a mystery film that just adds a lot of blood & horror.
The Puzzles & test's Jigsaw puts his "subjects" through are horrific and very graphic, but every test has a deeper meaning. What's so great about this film is that it really does put you in the shoes of the "subjects" would you endure so much pain & suffering in order to survive.? that is what Saw does so well. The main villain Jigsaw is taking people who have committed some morale or legal crime and tests their will to live. From the very 1st scene the suspense and tension builds up to the most horrific and shocking ending ever.
Thoughtful, meaningful, intense, and scary as hell. Saw is a horror classic that will and has revolutionized the horror film genre.