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Saw

2004·103 min

Saw

Directed by James Wan

HorrorMysteryCrime

Two men wake up to find themselves shackled in a grimy, abandoned bathroom. As they struggle to comprehend their predicament, they discover a disturbing tape left behind by the sadistic mastermind known as Jigsaw. With a chilling voice and cryptic instructions, Jigsaw informs them that they must partake in a gruesome game in order to secure their freedom.

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John Kramer / Jigsaw

Dr. Lawrence Gordon

Adam Faulkner-Stanheight

David Tapp

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Charlie Clouser

Original Music Composer

David A. Armstrong

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Monica Potter

Alison Gordon

Detective Steven Sing

Diana Gordon

Michael Emerson

Zep Hindle

Amanda Young

Allison Kerry

Alexandra Bokyun Chun

Carla

Paul

Mark

Benito Martinez

Brett

Jeff Ridenhour

Father

Detective (uncredited)

Dead Cellmate (uncredited)

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What is Saw about?

Saw (2004) is about two men wake up to find themselves shackled in a grimy, abandoned bathroom. As they struggle to comprehend their predicament, they discover a disturbing tape left behind by the sadistic mastermind known as Jigsaw. With a chilling voice and cryptic instructions, Jigsaw informs them that they must partake in a gruesome game in order to secure their freedom.

Who directed Saw?

James Wan directed Saw (2004).

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