grungier, gorier, more deranged

Rating: 8/10 (20 March 2019)

A twisty and twisted tale of deadly morality, Saw II is both an effective sequel and a satisfying stand-alone horror. It's a rare horror sequel that both honors and outperforms its preliminary chapter. It is a bloody, skin-crawling nightmare that benefits from its rusty and dingy visuals, its solid and grisly story, and its ability to chill its audience. It all makes for a memorable and icy fear-ride.