psychological horror/thriller that pulls out all the strings...

Rating: 8/10 (10 January 2006)

for those really tense, creepy scenes. I really liked Saw. Sure, it wasn't as good as 7, but it sure beats out all the most recent horror/thriller films over the past few years. The film begins with a doctor, Larry and a photographer, Adam whom are chained in a bathroom at opposite ends. They don't know how they got there. They find tapes in which they play that says Larry must kill adam by 6 in order to save his wife and daughter. So, the 2 find objects and other clues as they try to free themselves. Then flashbacks are seen through out. It seems Larry has an idea who did this, a serial killer named Jigsaw. It seems he was once a suspect in the serial killings. So, throughout we learn about some of the tests Jigsaw has put his victims through and about how he escaped from 2 cops: one of whom has become obsessed with the case.
Not much of the tests are shown, but the descriptions about them are enough to make you lose your lunch. There is quite a bit of blood, but the camera cuts away before you get the really gory shots.
Then, there is the twist at the end. It was shocking and just floored me. The look on Adam's face after he hears the final tape was just priceless.
FINAL VERDICT: If you like thrillers, this is a must see. Now, I can't wait to see the sequel.