Saw
Seen it?2003 | 10 min | Horror, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 7.0 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 10 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
David, an orderly at a hospital, tells his horrific story of being kidnapped and forced to play a vile game of survival.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 681K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by James Wan
- Leigh WhannellDavid
- Paul ModerCop
- Katrina MathersNurse
- Dean FrancisBody