Cassie Tremblay : Saw (2004)

Fun reaction did anyone notice that those two guys couldn't catch one single object thrown at them the whole movie lol. Also i'd love to see the behind of the scenes of the car chase, some cameraman running back and forth at a stationary car

Gray

2024-11-01 04:27:29 +0000 UTC

I really don't care for the whole gore/torture porn that was a trend of the early 2000s with Saw, Hostel and others. But this movie with all its gore was fantastically made on a crazy small budget. I believe it may be one of the most profitable horror film franchises ever made. Plus the twist blew my young mind.

Ian A

2024-10-31 04:03:39 +0000 UTC

Oh, I don't think this is more gory than The Fly at all. I'd say this is a good 25% off The Fly. The one thing that will make The Fly easier is that there are no children in peril in it.

Tyler Foster

2024-10-29 22:33:30 +0000 UTC

+1 for Let the Right One In, it's fantastic

Ian Tonge

2024-10-29 21:40:21 +0000 UTC

Take Shelter is a great movie, thats on my planner list

rakesh

2024-10-29 20:05:10 +0000 UTC

He didn't go through with it (physically).

Mike Lemon

2024-10-29 19:24:46 +0000 UTC

The fly has flown, maybe next October (haha).

Joe

2024-10-29 18:49:16 +0000 UTC

This movie is so gross. I was able to get through an edited YT reaction from TBR Schmitt awhile back. I'll try to get through Cassie's YT edit, maybe (haha).

Joe

2024-10-29 18:45:01 +0000 UTC

LOL. That’s right. I got my boogie-men mixed up.

Uncle Phoenix

2024-10-29 16:14:08 +0000 UTC

And people think you couldn't handle The Fly. That's a walk in the park compared to all the violence displayed here. I think you can handle a lot more than you give yourself credit for. I even believe you could survive The Exorcist. Like you always say, "It's only a movie."

Eddie Perkins

2024-10-29 15:33:49 +0000 UTC

Now that's a great idea. 😅

Zane From Canada

2024-10-29 14:31:09 +0000 UTC

and film is subjective so to each their own. I know a lot of people really enjoy this series. That's cool. I, however, think it's "terrible, terrible".

Walter

2024-10-29 12:33:15 +0000 UTC

Can't remember if it was the last Hill House reaction or It Part 2, but there's one point where a fly buzzes in front of Cassie's face and she drops a very angry frick-bomb while trying to give it the full River Tam from Firefly. If she doesn't watch "The Fly" this year, that may be where we lost it, guys.

Clarence Newman

2024-10-29 11:38:22 +0000 UTC

Maybe Cassie should watch Scary Movie. It's a bit air-headed, but it does showcase every one of those classic Horror movie tropes where victims go forward when the rest of us would've gone backward, or left when the rest of us would've gone right.

Clarence Newman

2024-10-29 10:20:09 +0000 UTC

Dr Gordon was cheating on his wife. I definitely understand what you're saying Kyle and agree with you, but Jigsaw and many others would consider a suicide attempt a moral crime.

My_Cousin_Mose

2024-10-29 10:14:41 +0000 UTC

"because you never SEE Jigsaw DO anything to his victims." Drill guy. Then there is the keyholder for Amanda. No matter what happened, at least one of them had to die. "NOT Crystal Lake, Psychologically Unhinged Mike Myers." Crystal Lake is Jason, Michael Myers is Haddonfield, Il.

Mike Lemon

2024-10-29 09:54:33 +0000 UTC

What did Dr. Gordon do?

Mike Lemon

2024-10-29 09:39:48 +0000 UTC

If you want a decent Classic Horror poll with a couple of Hammer Horrors thrown in, Richard Maurer needs to win the movie quiz on one of Cassie's live events!

Clarence Newman

2024-10-29 09:29:53 +0000 UTC

OK, to recap, and otherwise sum up, Kramer did this in order to give Adam an appreciation of life he was struggling to see on his own. Some have said this makes him evil, others have said it makes him benevolent. I say he should have watched It's A Wonderful Life first.

Clarence Newman

2024-10-29 09:21:14 +0000 UTC

Omg plz watch Saw 2 lol

Ryan Kerr

2024-10-29 08:13:03 +0000 UTC

Lol i cant believe this was even a possibility lol good luck!

ROACH

2024-10-29 08:09:09 +0000 UTC

Being an entitled murderer who was gonna have children killed and puts people in death traps for judgmental reasons doesn’t make him less evil.

Kyle

2024-10-29 07:03:29 +0000 UTC

It’s a joke, man. Geez. Of course I know it’s never happening. But just the thought of her watching it is more funny than any comedy.

Shehab Dawoud

2024-10-29 07:00:09 +0000 UTC

The razor wire guy didn’t do anything, Jigsaw just thought he might want attention cos he seemed like he had a nice life. He died cos Jigsaw didn’t understand depression.

Kyle

2024-10-29 06:59:54 +0000 UTC

Yeah, people who don't see what Jigsaw is doing as evil have a really screwed up sense of morality... not unlike him.

Stick Figure Studios

2024-10-29 06:08:34 +0000 UTC

Not happening.

Stick Figure Studios

2024-10-29 06:06:46 +0000 UTC

Yep, definitely an ugly movie. Ugly to the point of being absurd.

Clay F

2024-10-29 05:20:40 +0000 UTC

Adam really got screwed over. Dr Gordon, Amanda, the razor wire guy and the guy who got burnt all had done some moral crime. Each of them also had a way to win the game and live. Adam's crime was just not living life to the fullest and the only way for him to win the game was the random chance that the key wouldn't go down the drain. I'm not saying its bad writing at all I'm just saying jigsaw really screwed that guy. Also, I think its no surprise this is scarier/harder to watch than The Thing. When you watch The Thing or movies like that you know that such monsters don't really exist. However the events of this movie could easily happen, and thats freaking scary.

My_Cousin_Mose

2024-10-29 05:19:58 +0000 UTC

Jigsaw kidnaps his victims. That's doing something to them. Kidnapping is a serious crime. You can get put away for a long time for kidnapping.

Clay F

2024-10-29 05:13:25 +0000 UTC

It's also generally subjective.

Chrissonator

2024-10-29 03:31:42 +0000 UTC

So to speak on the cancer thing. Although, his cancer is partly why he did what he did, among other things.

Chrissonator

2024-10-29 03:29:55 +0000 UTC

I think "terrible, terrible" is a little bit overdramatic... lmao

Chrissonator

2024-10-29 03:28:43 +0000 UTC

I don't know, they all still have an overall story/moral lesson... the second one deals with impatience, the third one deals with anger and misdirected rage, etc.

Chrissonator

2024-10-29 03:26:43 +0000 UTC

For me, I just think of Jonas from Twister. LOL

Chrissonator

2024-10-29 03:23:18 +0000 UTC

Define "ugly?"

Chrissonator

2024-10-29 03:22:36 +0000 UTC

Well, since you're not going to watch the rest of the movies, your question about John at the end would be answered, but yes, he took some kind of drug to slow his heart rate, etc. to appear dead.

Chrissonator

2024-10-29 03:20:40 +0000 UTC

While John believes he's doing the right thing... his brain tumor is affecting his personality and sense of rationale. So it's even more dangerous considering he's not exactly himself anymore. He traps people who he feels do not value their own lives, to test them, make them reassess, and teach them a twisted lesson.

Chrissonator

2024-10-29 03:18:05 +0000 UTC

Idk about it being a “Double-Bind”; but there is definitely some “Victim Blaming” going on. And is Jigsaw a Narcissist? Kinda. He definitely has a lot of self pitying going on; and he wants everyone else to share in his feelings of doom and demise. IDK if he would meet the clinical standard, but he definitely meets the TikTok standard.

Uncle Phoenix

2024-10-29 03:06:33 +0000 UTC

Donnie Darko is a great Halloween movie.

Chris Thom

2024-10-29 02:42:46 +0000 UTC

I applaud your instincts to not watch any more of these.

Walter

2024-10-29 02:42:08 +0000 UTC

it's not a scary movie, but it is an ugly movie.

Walter

2024-10-29 02:41:29 +0000 UTC

That's called a 'double-bind'. It's something narcissists and abusers do to their victims, while also convincing them it was all their fault for having it happen.

Chris Thom

2024-10-29 02:41:27 +0000 UTC

Give us The Fly alreadyyyyyyy

Philip G.

2024-10-29 02:13:07 +0000 UTC

I FEEL so jaded; because I thought that Jigsaw was just a normal cancer patient, who was "Yes, Unhinged”, but wanted to teach some people ‘gratitude' for the lives that they had. (I guess that’s because you never SEE Jigsaw DO anything to his victims. He just puts his victims in positions and situations where THEY have to do stuff to themselves.) Then afterwards, I couldn’t help but wonder when we are going to get some more Mike Myers. (And that’s Canadian, Austin Powers Mike Myers; NOT Crystal Lake, Psychologically Unhinged Mike Myers.)

Uncle Phoenix

2024-10-29 01:51:04 +0000 UTC

I had to get the theatrical version, the unrated version kept going out of sync. lol

Chrissonator

2024-10-29 01:49:32 +0000 UTC

Yes this is a feindishly brilliant film, coming from someone whose not really into torture porn. I can still remember when it came out. There was so much discussion over it positive and negative. Its really stood the test of time.

Sahitya

2024-10-29 01:43:06 +0000 UTC

Chris I do agree as he doesn’t have any right to punish them in this ridiculous way. I’m also not saying for one second I agree with his actions, I just feel after watching it a number of times. He is actually the only one (a sided from the Doctors wife and child) that has any morals. At least that’s what he obviously thinks anyway. Btw I also have no problem anyone disagreeing with me, as that’s one of the reasons we watch movies. I I’m always interested to hear if someone has a different take on a film.

Dean Holt

2024-10-29 01:19:13 +0000 UTC

Yeah I get what they were going for. Clever concept, clumsy execution, bad acting (in my opinion). Still, it was fine.

Nick Ireland

2024-10-29 01:16:51 +0000 UTC

It's literally not scary. lol It's rather mundane really.

Chrissonator

2024-10-29 01:10:47 +0000 UTC

O_O

Chrissonator

2024-10-29 01:10:16 +0000 UTC

Saw 1 is the only movie that I love seeing people react to at the end. The rest can kick rocks.

Modders

2024-10-29 01:04:56 +0000 UTC

I like the concept of the movie, especially John's outlook on life. It's not really meant to be scary, more psychological horror than outright scary like Halloween or something.

Chrissonator

2024-10-29 00:58:20 +0000 UTC

"Most people are so ungrateful to be alive... but not you, not anymore." Epic line! :D

Chrissonator

2024-10-29 00:19:26 +0000 UTC

This is definitely a classic of it's genre. Fairly one-of-a-kind when it was released. Props on finishing it. What they did here with a relatively small budget was pretty impressive.

Chris Thom

2024-10-29 00:16:39 +0000 UTC

This is actually a really important debate. It's the question of, if negative or traumatic things happen to people, is it their job, or right, to punish their world for it? I personally don't think it was that cancer patient's place to sit in judgement, or involve innocents in that judgement. But you can understand how he felt. And of course we may know intellectually when we're being unfair, but the unconscious is operating at a different level and being toxic unintentionally.

Chris Thom

2024-10-29 00:14:41 +0000 UTC

This was a very dumb movie, but I'm glad I finally got round to watching it. Not scary at all, not even very gory, but mildly entertaining. 6/10. Enjoyed your reaction! Maybe next year you might consider watching The Substance? :-)

Nick Ireland

2024-10-29 00:10:05 +0000 UTC

Oh yeah this isn't gore horror its as much thriller/ psychological as anything

David Freese

2024-10-28 23:48:09 +0000 UTC

I still say people bunch the first one in with its sequels. This isn't too graphic and except a few exceptions isn't anymore than most horror shes seen on the channel

David Freese

2024-10-28 23:47:05 +0000 UTC

Doesn't that show his range lol 🤪

David Freese

2024-10-28 23:44:25 +0000 UTC

I know its not everyone's cup of tea but if Cassie didn't jam it all in one month it would be better for her. I think both the horror/ nob horror fans are getting disappointed about what goes on in October. You're right because its still her business and I won't tell her or anyone how to run whatever business they have.

David Freese

2024-10-28 23:43:04 +0000 UTC

I don't think at anytime she should drop scary movies. Its part of movie history and I really believe Cassie has and will continue to grow enough that maybe not her favorite movies but can watch and understand them like Halloween and The Birds.

David Freese

2024-10-28 23:39:36 +0000 UTC

Yeah, I won't be watching this. This is a singular case in which Cassie is braver than me.

Carol_White

2024-10-28 22:45:13 +0000 UTC

You wouldn't be able to do that if this was Gandalf's channel.

Clarence Newman

2024-10-28 21:04:38 +0000 UTC

Seeing Cassies face at the end made me finally know what I looked like the first time I watched this. :D

Vwlss Nvwls

2024-10-28 20:59:32 +0000 UTC

Cary Elwes ruins the film's ambience for me. Whenever I see him, I can't help thinking, "Ooooh, you're scared of the claw. You're scared of the claw. Ooooh!"

Clarence Newman

2024-10-28 20:47:53 +0000 UTC

As I’ve said I feel it’s down to how you interpret the movie. Yes his method are illegal and extreme but to him he feels like he’s helping them become better people.

Dean Holt

2024-10-28 20:35:35 +0000 UTC

Finally a reason to watch this again

Volkmar

2024-10-28 20:23:51 +0000 UTC

Never thought you’d watch this Cassie. I applaud you for pushing yourself. I know it’s not easy Personally, not really a horror buff. So I’ll be happy when October is over

Robert da Spruce

2024-10-28 20:21:35 +0000 UTC

I recommend these horror movies (“horror” in a broad sense) over the Saw series: Black Swan (2010). A psychological horror. IMDb = 8.0 --Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis Let the Right One In (2008) [Horror/Romance] [Swedish romantic horror] --"Sinister but gorgeous and compelling." --"Exquisitely crafted." Donnie Darko (2001). A young Jake Gyllenhaal. Set in 1988. A wild, mesmerizing, jarring movie. IMDb = 8.0 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011). Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara. Requiem for a Dream (2000). [Horror/Drama]. Jennifer Connelly, Jared Leto. IMDb = 8.3 Take Shelter (2011). [Horror/Action] Michael Shannon, Jessica Chastain. *Train to Busan (2016) [Action/Horror] [Korean]

Clay F

2024-10-28 20:13:09 +0000 UTC

The theatrical is streaming for free on US MAX if you are a subscriber.

Clay F

2024-10-28 20:00:54 +0000 UTC

The dude is definitely evil. No ends justify those immoral means ("extreme methods"). The kidnappings are illegal -- rightly so -- and anyone convicted of those kidnappings would be sentenced to jail for decades.

Clay F

2024-10-28 19:59:17 +0000 UTC

Kyle - I did say he used extreme methods lol. But It is open to interpretation I personally feel he’s not a bad guy because he tries to teach criminals or people who had taken life for granted by i.e doing drugs and whatnot the value of life and tries to help them rectify their mistakes. He also never directly kills them as they all have a chance of getting out alive. Regards to putting the doctors family in danger the hospital porter had the option of not killing his family. I know if I was in the same situation I couldn’t kill an innocent woman and her child. He also left Adam the key to release himself but unfortunately it went down the hole.

Dean Holt

2024-10-28 19:47:53 +0000 UTC

Oh Cassie... you are brave for watching this one... definitely not in your wheel-house lol. Personally, I'm not a big fan of gore horror, and I avoid it these days. I didn't mind it when I was younger, and I could appreciate them more, even this one. But good for you for branching out, trying different genres.

Ben Schwartz

2024-10-28 19:38:25 +0000 UTC

For the people rewatching, pay attention to what John is doing while at the hospital.

Mike Lemon

2024-10-28 19:37:15 +0000 UTC

@Nathan - "He literally tells people how to get out. It's their choice." 'Murder an "innocent" or I'm going to murder you,' isn't a choice.

Mike Lemon

2024-10-28 19:27:58 +0000 UTC

The formula behind this franchise is similar to a lot of 80's horror movies, even the B and C ones. A simple idea that didn't cost a lot to make and always turned enough of a profit to make more. Doesn't even matter how crazy, dumb, farfetched, and stupid the stories get.

Zane From Canada

2024-10-28 19:21:30 +0000 UTC

Saw X was a great return to this form...as they tended to shy away little by little in the sequels, but I liked most of the sequels and what they were trying to say

Chris Retzlaff

2024-10-28 18:36:27 +0000 UTC

As the story continues you see that evil didnt win. It's a bit obscure in this but not so much in the others

Chris Retzlaff

2024-10-28 18:33:23 +0000 UTC

Jigsaw and X was the return of the fun. Even though I liked most of them.

Chris Retzlaff

2024-10-28 18:31:53 +0000 UTC

Yeah, this one caught me off guard when I first watched it on cable. I then had my daughter watch it with me, and we both enjoyed it so much we spent the next few weeks watching all the Saw movies (that were out at that time). But by the last one we watched we were done, because the franchise just lost its fun. Still, this is a great watch, and I really enjoyed the next one and at least one of the others, though I cannot recall which number.

Vwlss Nvwls

2024-10-28 18:30:22 +0000 UTC

nope I will pass

zynjams

2024-10-28 18:17:54 +0000 UTC

How many more scary Octobers like this one does Cassie have in her? She upped the ante again this year, how will she continue to do that, or does she even need to? If she stops or continues, IMO it makes zero impact on the success of her channel or overall patron support. Maybe time to poll her paying patrons and see what the level of interest is in continuing this scary October tradition.

Joe

2024-10-28 17:39:10 +0000 UTC

This is a great and horrifying movie with a lot of bad sequels. Glad you can tick it off your list.

Kyle

2024-10-28 17:38:26 +0000 UTC

He’s definitely evil. He was gonna have children killed and put a man in a trap cos he was suicidal. He was gonna have Adam killed for being an investigator.

Kyle

2024-10-28 17:37:18 +0000 UTC

I know you said Evil can’t win but imo he’s not the evil person. Because if you really think about it he’s just trying in a very extreme way lol. To punish people for wasting there life’s of if they have done bad/immoral things. As he’s gotten cancer and not done anything wrong in his life. I have always liked this one main down to it being a bit of a different take on the horror movie genre. Also thought it was a incredible ending, not like your probably going to watch them but the others I personally think they are terrible (except for the last one Saw X) as they just very weak on the story and are very repetitive. But at least you can now cross that one off the list as something you’ve never thought you’d watch. And now you can look forward too watching films in your comfort zone.

Dean Holt

2024-10-28 17:23:30 +0000 UTC

She always mixes new with old, so recency bias means older films can never get 1-2 in any of her horror polls.

Joe

2024-10-28 17:15:59 +0000 UTC

@joe it’s pretty evident from the views on YouTube that October is one of if not her most successful month. I’m no fan myself, but it’s a business

Cole Jennett

2024-10-28 17:02:07 +0000 UTC

I'm so so so sorry you had to watch that. But you're a champion 🏆 you rock!👊🏻

Jeff Lunan

2024-10-28 16:57:04 +0000 UTC

This will be my first time Saw viewing as well.

Scott Macaulay

2024-10-28 16:50:41 +0000 UTC

I agree with what Mojo One Thousand said. This isn't a Hollywood blockbuster. It's an Australian Indie film that managed to get a miniscule budget. The filmmakers weren't trying to set up a multi-film franchise. They were just wanted to get started in the industry.

D

2024-10-28 15:47:00 +0000 UTC

It looks like this is the theatrical version and not the unrated version that most Blu-ray copies are. Hence why my Blu-ray didn’t fully sync up with this, but I adapted as it went.

Cody Nelson

2024-10-28 15:44:16 +0000 UTC

I'm personally graduating her and handing her the degree.

Shehab Dawoud

2024-10-28 15:36:55 +0000 UTC

I heard good things about the most recent installment released this year (Saw X) but I am yet to watch any of the sequels past the second film.

D

2024-10-28 15:26:56 +0000 UTC

A lot of hatred for Saw in the comments here. I personally just finished watching this reaction and the movie was a lot better than I remembered. Despite some acting weakpoints, it has a great story. SPOILERS - I have only watched the first two movies, but I've read that after Dr Gordon escaped the bathroom he was found by Jigsaw who let him go after giving him a prosthetic leg. Gordon's marital issues continued and he and his wife divorced, after which Gordon retured to Jigsaw to become his apprentice.

D

2024-10-28 15:23:04 +0000 UTC

Ah, that makes sense. I think Cassie would have a ball with Cannonball Run. It's just fun from start to finish. Also notable for Jackie Chan's introduction to Western audiences.

Clarence Newman

2024-10-28 15:22:58 +0000 UTC

I am going to watch the YouTube cut of this. I couldn’t watch the full version. It always seemed too gross for me.

Kelly Oehlschlager

2024-10-28 15:20:15 +0000 UTC

Clarence, there is only the Burt Reynolds "Cannonball Run" movies. The blooper reels would be a part of it. However, Clooney is from a Hollywood family, his aunt was Rosemary Clooney. So, there is every chance he was privy to loads of stories from that time. Also picked up a badly worded sentence... there are more than two fans out there, not more than two versions of "Cannonball Run".

Mojo One Thousand

2024-10-28 15:14:51 +0000 UTC

@David, my take is she may just drop the whole October scaries completely. She should poll her paying patrons to see what the support is moving forward. This content makes zero difference to the success of her channel and patron support. My two-cents.

Joe

2024-10-28 15:09:50 +0000 UTC

Not happening.

Stick Figure Studios

2024-10-28 15:09:46 +0000 UTC

Thanks for watching this one Cassie. I'm not really a huge horror fan either I used to get dragged to them by my ex-wife but I liked this one in spite of the gore based on the mystery element. And what an ending! I was waiting to see what your reaction was at the end there and it did not disappoint. Much like you I'm looking forward to a change of pace with tender November though.

Canadianant

2024-10-28 14:59:47 +0000 UTC

Captain chaos! Dun dun da!

Canadianant

2024-10-28 14:52:59 +0000 UTC

Count me in for Cannonball Run (1981)

Larry Darrell

2024-10-28 14:48:21 +0000 UTC

You really don't need to watch the sequels, it's just gore for the sake of it. But well done getting through this one. Maybe Paranormal Activity next year?

Alex Lee

2024-10-28 14:48:12 +0000 UTC

Hey Dahl, did you see Saw? I saw Saw. Did you see Saw? Yeah I saw Saw. Did Saul see Saw? Lemme ask. Hey Saul! Quit playing on the seesaw and tell me, did you see Saw? I saw Saw with Paul. Hey Paw, Saul’s seen Saw with Paul. Paul and Saul saw Saw? Well I guess we all saw Saw, so just keep playing on the seesaw with Saul and Paul, Dahl. K, Paw.

Larry Darrell

2024-10-28 14:46:27 +0000 UTC

While I liked it at the time and still like it to some degree I think the important thing was this felt very fresh and new at the time and was a needed shot in the arm for horror. I only watched up until saw 4, they've made 10 of them as of now. I read the plots of the remaining six and while I applaud them for trying to juggle a lot and piece things together I'm not interested in ever watching them. As others have pointed out the director James Wan went on to make superior horror movies IMO and also branch into other genres. The writer Leigh Whanell who also plays Adam would go on to write and direct the Invisible Man movie you saw and also has a Wolfman movie coming out. I think the one universal praise from people about this movie and this series is the actor Tobin Bell as jigsaw, his performance is great

Choof

2024-10-28 14:38:00 +0000 UTC

Good job Cassie, you got through October! As I have said before, if you are going to watch them, then I am going to watch, even if I have seen them previously and maybe not too fond of them. That's also true any other time of the year, but October usually has a higher percentage. I have never really like jump scares, and I don't generally react to them while I am watching. But something I have found out, is that Cassie's jump scare reaction to a jump scare in the movie makes me react more tham the movie. It's like jump scares are being "incepted" into me. Others have mentioned that it was a breakthrough for Leigh Whannell and James Wan, who have gone onto make some much bigger movies. But I like that is just a couple of Aussies that have made good when it comes down to it, and despite it's shortcomings, it lead them to bigger and better things. And, without this movie, Leigh Whannell wouldn't have a story where he was able to get a hold of Steven Seagal's agent and jokingly pitch him a movie off the top of his head after he already had a couple of drinks onboard. Seagal, who was apparently with his agent at the time, was kinda interested in the premise based on what was basically a prank call.

Mojo One Thousand

2024-10-28 14:24:41 +0000 UTC

I'm going to pass on this one. I remember going to the theater with some university friends, and of course, the majority decided to watch a SAW movie on the spot. Judging by the release dates, it was probably SAW 3. It ended up being one of my worst movie experiences. I can handle gore. I don’t like being scared, but I can manage a scary film too. But a movie about sadistic torture? That’s beyond my limits. But I learned my lesson and ever since, I only go to the movies with someone if we’ve agreed in advance on what we are watching, and ideally, if we’ve reserved good seats as well in advance.

Gábor Árki

2024-10-28 14:22:59 +0000 UTC

Nope. Don't trust her. Heard it all before.

Clarence Newman

2024-10-28 14:19:09 +0000 UTC

That one's confused me a bit, Mojo. As far as I know, there's only one Cannonball Run series and that's the Burt Reynolds one from the 80s. Clooney may well be right, but how would he know? Just referring to the blooper reel, maybe?

Clarence Newman

2024-10-28 14:17:08 +0000 UTC

@Clarence, just to let you know, Cassie said in the watch-a-long last night that "For Weddings & a Funeral" will be her PPOTM in November.

Joe

2024-10-28 14:10:47 +0000 UTC

I agree they have done better, but to be fair they are all subsequent as this was a first crack at what could be a Hollywood movie by a couple of unknowns, Leigh Whannell has an "introducing" in front of name in the credits on this one, even though he also has the story and writing credits as well. And, I agree about "Se7en" providing a bunch of inspiration to this, and it is superior as it was made by some very experienced and impressive filmakers across most of the departments. I hadn't seen it since it came out, and some of the sped up pieces I had forgotten about, but I think they were also somewhat of a style in the late '90s/early '00s as something like "Blade" does have some similar editing in places.

Mojo One Thousand

2024-10-28 14:02:19 +0000 UTC

There's more than two of us out there for "Cannonball Run". As George Clooney has said, if the quality of a movie is based on the amount of fun had making a movie, then "Cannonball Run II" is the greatest movie ever made.

Mojo One Thousand

2024-10-28 13:52:27 +0000 UTC

Basically had a few things in there I was expecting other to say. They are a couple of Aussie made good in Hollywood. One other thing about the budget, they wanted the boody trap for "Detective Sing" to be more far more elaborate, but had to go with the basic tripwire due to budgetary constraints.

Mojo One Thousand

2024-10-28 13:50:15 +0000 UTC

I don't know how prevalent they were before this came out, but I was going to say that this movie (and the franchise) likely did supercharge the number of escape rooms that cropped up.

Mojo One Thousand

2024-10-28 13:45:22 +0000 UTC

Just to rebut something slightly... as I largely agree with the point around sequels generally be cash-grabs by the suits, it is not always the creatives that want to pursue the sequels. This was a breakout movie for a couple of Aussies (Wan and Whannell), and they will tell you themselves they had no plans for sequels and progressively less involvement in each subsequent movie, mainly consulting or token producer-y type credits for having created the character of "Jigsaw", at least for maybe the 2nd or 3rd movies. I still have the audio of a Leigh Whannell interview somewhere from a fantastic Aussie commercial radio show called "Get This", where he jokingly says that if they had intentions for sequels he wouldn't have killed his character "Adam" at the end this one. So initially "Jigsaw" getting away in this one was more how they wanted to tell the story, which is heavily inspired by a movie like "Se7en" rather than continuing a legacy like the other horror movie franchises. Obviously the paradigm shifted for the studios once the merch started rolling off the shelves and they start firing up the sequels.

Mojo One Thousand

2024-10-28 13:42:51 +0000 UTC

this is actually very cool

Cassie

2024-10-28 13:29:39 +0000 UTC

Thats why I think she'd be better off watching horror and suspense more throughout the year and make October like any other month because I feel after Underworld and Blade won polls it got tedious for anyone who has waited for this month. Maybe if it was spread out it wouldn't be such a drain.

David Freese

2024-10-28 13:24:32 +0000 UTC

Next year: Terrifier!

Shehab Dawoud

2024-10-28 13:00:10 +0000 UTC

I'd really love you to watch some more classic horrors in coming years and not always these intense in your face ones. Hammer Horrors from the 60's and 70's, paranormal dramas like The Mothman Prophecies, the original The Haunting. Horror doesn't always have to end in a choice so visceral all the time though I guess a lot of the suggesters on your Patreon favour that stuff more. It'd just be nice for you to know that horror has range beyond Saw and movies of its style.

Tony Tenser

2024-10-28 12:49:45 +0000 UTC

It's a good point, Nathan, and I'm not going to criticise the first Saw movie. It's not a Cassie movie, but it's actually quite good.

Clarence Newman

2024-10-28 12:19:04 +0000 UTC

Also, you asked what happens in the rest of the Saw movies, so here are my spoilers: Saw 2 - People die horribly Saw 3 - People die horribly. Saw 4 - The screenplay dies horribly. Saw 5 - People die horribly. Saw 6 - People can't believe they're making a 6th movie of a franchise that's dying horribly. Saw 7 - Brave bunnies defend their warren against bad bunnies (Nope, that's Watership Down) Saw 8 - People die horribly but only one person sees it. Saw 9 - People die horribly but no one sees it. Saw 10 - People die horribly while watching. Sorry if I spoilt anything, but please don't tell us if you're not going to watch any more. That would be a spoiler.

Clarence Newman

2024-10-28 12:16:42 +0000 UTC

Jigsaw isn't pure evil, he's a necessary evil. He literally tells people how to get out. It's their choice. Not saying I would be any better or different in panic mode, just saying that pure evil people don't want you to survive, they just enjoy the torture for the hell of it. Jigsaw literally instructs people how to survive.

Nathan Jasper, the Artist Formerly Known as Primary

2024-10-28 12:14:46 +0000 UTC

Just been doing my work and I had the Full reaction on in the background, just to hear how Cassie did with it. Brief pause to applaud the brave lady on the bed......! At the end she bemoans the fact that evil has won and she hates it when that happens. Others have already pointed out that it often does in life, but clearly, Cassie is referring to the ending of movies so I'm going to point something out. There is a simple reason why a lot of horror movies like this one don't have happy endings and the monster/psycho/whatever gets away with it - one reason that overrides all others. SEQUELS!!!! But for the monetary need for sequels, the Saw guy would be one and done, 6 bullets would have been enough to kill Michael Myers, and Zombieland would not require the Double Tap. I also have a suggestion for Cassie. Next October, when it comes to the point where you have to watch one of these REALLY tough horror movies for the sake of the channel, I strongly suggest you have someone in the room with you. They don't need to be on camera, but tough watches for Carly have proved that YOU are less stressed if there is someone else beside you. The jumpscares, agitation and investment in the characters would still be there, but the full-on freak-out atmosphere of the event would be lessened. Just an idea.

Clarence Newman

2024-10-28 11:59:30 +0000 UTC

Hrm...decision, decisions...on the one hand, I hate this terrible, terrible movie. On the other hand, I love PIB reactions...what to do, what to do...

Walter

2024-10-28 11:52:47 +0000 UTC

I happened to watch half of this reaction on a tablet while saving some baby ducks from a forest fire, but I missed the second half because I needed to bottle feed some Himalayan Goats back to health, and then I recycled some aluminum cans and plastic bottles while helping an old lady across the street. In all seriousness though, these reactions are fantastic! Had a great weekend! Life is good!

Author Travis Adams Irish

2024-10-28 11:46:39 +0000 UTC

Cannonball Run!!! Mike, I never thought there'd be two of us!

Clarence Newman

2024-10-28 11:09:51 +0000 UTC

For future reference, Gilly, you can go back into your original post and edit. I have to do that all the time.

Clarence Newman

2024-10-28 11:08:25 +0000 UTC

ahhh meant to type Carly 💀😅

GillyBean

2024-10-28 10:56:12 +0000 UTC

oh bless you Cassie for this one! the dedication to your content must never be underappreciated. i think i enjoy this movie only because i love doing escape rooms, and the whole puzzle aspect is fun to me. btw, if you ever wanted to branch out a little, i would love to see you and Cassie vlog doing a movie themed escape room (doesnt have to be a horror one!) i think that would be so fun!

GillyBean

2024-10-28 10:52:18 +0000 UTC

Well, I did not have "See? That's why I hate wind chimes!" on my bingo card. I haven't seen this since it came out, and I was surprised to see Benito Martinez make an appearance as the lawyer. He might not be a household name, but he's definitely one of those "Hey, I know that guy" actors. I know him mainly from The Shield, but he turns up in minor roles all over the place and he's always a treat. You might recognise him from an episode of Firefly where he teamed up with Saffron/Bridget/Yolanda to trap Serenity in a net.

Ian Tonge

2024-10-28 10:49:40 +0000 UTC

OK, a couple slight spoilers for Cassie- Dr. Gordon lived and Jigsaw's cancer won.

Mike Lemon

2024-10-28 10:42:03 +0000 UTC

that scream at the end always gets me

Crispin

2024-10-28 10:38:59 +0000 UTC

Some fun facts about the movie!!:) The actor who played Adam, Leigh Whannell, was actually the writer of the movie!! He and James Wan met and became friends in film school and conceived the idea of the movie basically out of necessity because they wanted to make a movie but had such limited resources/ budget that they just came up with the basic idea of 2 men chained in a room together and worked from there. After selling the rights to Twisted Pictures, they agreed to make the movie but weren’t going to let James direct because he was so young and had never done a movie before, so he and Leigh made a short that was basically the Amanda reverse bear trap scene just with Leigh in the role to show the producers to prove that James could do it. After screening if for them, they agreed to let him direct. Also, because the budget was so low, the vast majority of the film was shot in a single abandoned warehouse that was super cheap to shoot in. They made up various rooms in the building to make it seem like they were in entirely different locations. There’s even a shot around the 45 minute mark where detective Sing busts through the door with his shotgun, and the reason that they only showed his torso is because that was actually Leigh filling in for the actor who was unavailable that day. This movie is a truly inspiring piece of indie filmmaking. 2 basically film students who just desperately wanted to make a movie wound up creating the most profitable horror franchise of all time, and launched their careers basically overnight. They went on to make the Insidious movies together, and James went on to direct The Conjuring 1&2, Fast and Furious 7, and Aquaman!! And Leigh had become an incredible horror director as well, directing Insidious 3, the sci fi action film Upgrade, and even The Invisible Man, the one you guys reacted to a couple years ago!! Their story is so so so inspiring and fun to tell about, and they both seem like just the nicest and funnest guys to work with, their success is so deserved and I hope that someday you can watch some of their other work!!! If you feel ready for it. Insidious and The Conjuring are pretty effing terrifying Lolol 🥰🥰🥰

M&M

2024-10-28 10:21:21 +0000 UTC

The movie is not entertaining to me. Skip the sequels. You really made an effort in your reaction.

Clay F

2024-10-28 10:20:19 +0000 UTC

I’m not the one trying to virtue signal. Do better.

Just Plain Bob

2024-10-28 10:18:32 +0000 UTC

"As you wish"

Jaccob Cortes

2024-10-28 10:13:37 +0000 UTC

I hate this series but to each their own

John Sullivan

2024-10-28 10:07:36 +0000 UTC

He was also the counterfeiter in In the Line of Fire.

Mike Lemon

2024-10-28 10:04:10 +0000 UTC

Yep evil won. Evil wins in this world way more than good. Good and evil are points of view. The older I get the more I see that and the blurrier the lines between them get.

William Bryan

2024-10-28 09:56:10 +0000 UTC

That's a weird question, Bob. Probably because I'm a human being with empathy, and I recognize when things are too much for a person. Oh, and I had no idea that her husband recommended it. I don't appreciate you trying to twist my comments into something sinister. You need to do better.

Author Travis Adams Irish

2024-10-28 09:48:33 +0000 UTC

Oh Cassy evil wins far more then we want. So a good one for after spooktober is Cannonball Run and Grumpier old Men both will have you laughing : )

Mike Jenson

2024-10-28 09:43:14 +0000 UTC

I can understand that perspective in terms of art and film. It's probably harder for me with some of these films because people actually died in my life due to trauma, abuse, etc. I've lost two people and almost lost three others. Fortunately, there were no demonic possessions though. Lol. But, agreed, no need to indict films based on my personal pain.

Author Travis Adams Irish

2024-10-28 09:38:05 +0000 UTC

I absolutely love these movies, I think they are so well written. Thank you for agreeing to give this film a chance Cass! Saw X is easily the best sequel. It takes place shortly after this film and is a lot more drama and character driven.

ROBERT CLARK

2024-10-28 09:35:37 +0000 UTC

“I was going to warn you that this one is beyond your threshold.” What? Her husband recommended “Saw.” Why would she trust your judgement over his?

Just Plain Bob

2024-10-28 09:31:08 +0000 UTC

Oh, they started to suck before that.

Stick Figure Studios

2024-10-28 09:31:04 +0000 UTC

Great movie, great reaction. This movie was not torture porn. That’s a label placed on it mostly by those that never saw it. It’s more of a mystery/thriller, if we have to label it. That said, the series dropped drastically in value after the first one. I saw the second and third movies and then gave up. Every vestige of cleverness and plotting was gone by the third one. At that point, it did become torture porn. And that’s boring.

Just Plain Bob

2024-10-28 09:30:19 +0000 UTC

This looks like the theatrical version for anyone wondering. Extended version people need to pause a little but it's not too bad.

Mike Lemon

2024-10-28 09:29:47 +0000 UTC

P.S. In case it hasn't already been mentioned, SPOILER if the actor who played Jigsaw (i.e. the body in the middle of the room) looked at all familiar to you, his name is Tobin Bell and he played the Albino killer in THE FIRM.

Stick Figure Studios

2024-10-28 09:29:27 +0000 UTC

Here’s a little something to help cleanse your palate, Cassie… https://youtu.be/kTXfAtckS3g?si=RIh8U0fFvNrRlX3X https://youtu.be/gZnronVFyDE?si=HI56UwYfxX0vWRc9

Ryan Woodmansee

2024-10-28 09:24:20 +0000 UTC

Yeah, definitely avoid HOSTEL. It makes SAW look like MY LITTLE PONY and absolutely earns the "torture porn" moniker. Some of the others you mention, though, are among my favorite horror films as I think they are not only effectively scary films, but great works of art with profound and even sometimes redemptive things to say about human nature and the world in which we live (particularly THE EXORCIST, ROSEMARY'S BABY and THE OMEN).

Stick Figure Studios

2024-10-28 09:22:46 +0000 UTC

You know, it's been about 15 years since I last watched this movie. In spite of the sadistic nature of the violence (which I correctly remembered is more implied than explicitly shown onscreen, but is nevertheless still pretty potent) I actually liked it because it was a relatively smart mystery-thriller/horror that kept me guessing (and like you, I did not see that ending coming). What I forgot was how bad some of the acting is and how the often overly hectic editing is clearly trying to cover how cheaply the film was made. Writer Leigh Wannell (the recent INVISIBLE MAN and the upcoming WOLF MAN) and director James Wan (AQUAMAN and the CONJURING series) are both very talented filmmakers, but they've each done better than this. No, you definitely do not need to see the sequels as they lean even harder into the torture porn/gore and the nihilism. I watched the next two and then gave up because I though this was a series that was pretty thin on inspiration to begin with (taking its twisted gory sensibilities and dirty/rusty/grimy aesthetic from the far more intelligent, innovative and even deeper SE7EN) and ran out of what little it had very quickly. I am impressed that you watched the whole thing though. Two years ago I don't think you would have made it, but now, you have come a long way. Don't worry. The month is almost over and then you're good for annother year. :-)

Stick Figure Studios

2024-10-28 09:19:33 +0000 UTC

Not the Human Cetipede.....it's not cinema.

John Cranberry

2024-10-28 09:18:00 +0000 UTC

Ah crap, I was going to warn you that this one is beyond your threshold. Um, well new threshold unlocked I suppose. Don't watch Hostel; that one is dark. Actually, here are the horror movies that were too much for me: The Exorcist Rosemary's Baby Hostel The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo The Last House on the Left The Texas Chainsaw Massacre The Hills have Eyes The Descent The Omen Human Centipede I was able to watch these films, but I found no value in the stories, other than leaving a stain on my soul.

Author Travis Adams Irish

2024-10-28 09:14:03 +0000 UTC

"I am so done with October" was written all over your face at the start of the movie haha.

My_Cousin_Mose

2024-10-28 09:11:35 +0000 UTC

Hello Cassie, I want to play a game… Game Over! 😈🤪

Wes

2024-10-28 09:01:51 +0000 UTC

I get the feeling The Searchers is number one on your list, Bill. We definitely need a John Wayne poll, that's for sure, though I may be using The Sons of Katie Elder to joust with you.

Clarence Newman

2024-10-28 08:58:40 +0000 UTC

Now you see why I won't ever watch these movies! I've seen clips and scenes of it's gory moments and I too almost wanted to🤢🤢🤢because it looked so real! So, sorry Cass, but this is a reaction I'm gonna pass!

Wesley White

2024-10-28 08:54:06 +0000 UTC

Gonna watch, although I'm not a huge fan of this movie. Most horror films at the time before this was released I was becoming completely bored of with their predictability and TEEN-heart-throby-ness, but I remember I liked this one more than I thought I would because it took me by surprise with the plot, and I liked the actors and the semi original premise. I'm pretty good with faces, but this was one of the rare cases where I didn't realize I already knew the main actor till I saw his name as the end of the movie, mostly because I was distracted by Michael Emerson and LOST was HUGE at the time. I don't think I had seen Cary Elwis before this in a film since Crush or Men in Tights. Haven't seen it since it was released on DVD. I've always felt like the sequels diminished this film's uniqueness. Edit: Posted that before I rewatched. After seeing it again 19 years later, I like it more than when I was 20. I'm better at following non-linear narratives, flashbacks and multiple character storylines now for sure.

YodatheHobbit

2024-10-28 08:53:11 +0000 UTC

Good for you, for getting through this.....it's not so much scary, just brutal.....after the first 3, like every horror/slasher franchise, they started to totally suck.....enjoy

Shane Drum

2024-10-28 08:30:10 +0000 UTC

High School Cassie: "Absolutely over my dead body am I ever watching Saw." 2024 Cassie: "I'm still scared but.......Geronimo!"

Clarence Newman

2024-10-28 08:29:43 +0000 UTC

Yay! Cleanser month coming up!

rakesh

2024-10-28 07:38:21 +0000 UTC

I was so surprised when I saw that you were going to watch this, Cassie. I thought that this might be your "... bridge too far" (a completely different and entirely superior film that should be on your list of war movies, by the way). From this life-long horror nerd, I'm very proud of you!

John

2024-10-28 07:33:06 +0000 UTC

Congratulations, Cassie. It's a different kinda horror movie. Will definitely have to rewatch it with you sometime soon. PS: "The Searchers"

Bill Maurer

2024-10-28 07:32:22 +0000 UTC

Your braver than me, I tried watching this once but couldn't do it, good job Cassie 👏

Matt

2024-10-28 07:20:02 +0000 UTC

no way, Im dropping everything and watching this now with you lol

ExploreWinnipeg

2024-10-28 07:18:36 +0000 UTC

Saw (2004) - Full Reaction

Comments

Fun reaction did anyone notice that those two guys couldn't catch one single object thrown at them the whole movie lol. Also i'd love to see the behind of the scenes of the car chase, some cameraman running back and forth at a stationary car

Oh, I don't think this is more gory than The Fly at all. I'd say this is a good 25% off The Fly. The one thing that will make The Fly easier is that there are no children in peril in it.

+1 for Let the Right One In, it's fantastic

Take Shelter is a great movie, thats on my planner list

He didn't go through with it (physically).

The fly has flown, maybe next October (haha).

This movie is so gross. I was able to get through an edited YT reaction from TBR Schmitt awhile back. I'll try to get through Cassie's YT edit, maybe (haha).

LOL. That’s right. I got my boogie-men mixed up.

And people think you couldn't handle The Fly. That's a walk in the park compared to all the violence displayed here. I think you can handle a lot more than you give yourself credit for. I even believe you could survive The Exorcist. Like you always say, "It's only a movie."

Now that's a great idea. 😅

and film is subjective so to each their own. I know a lot of people really enjoy this series. That's cool. I, however, think it's "terrible, terrible".

Maybe Cassie should watch Scary Movie. It's a bit air-headed, but it does showcase every one of those classic Horror movie tropes where victims go forward when the rest of us would've gone backward, or left when the rest of us would've gone right.

Dr Gordon was cheating on his wife. I definitely understand what you're saying Kyle and agree with you, but Jigsaw and many others would consider a suicide attempt a moral crime.

"because you never SEE Jigsaw DO anything to his victims." Drill guy. Then there is the keyholder for Amanda. No matter what happened, at least one of them had to die. "NOT Crystal Lake, Psychologically Unhinged Mike Myers." Crystal Lake is Jason, *Michael* Myers is Haddonfield, Il.

What did Dr. Gordon do?

If you want a decent Classic Horror poll with a couple of Hammer Horrors thrown in, Richard Maurer needs to win the movie quiz on one of Cassie's live events!

OK, to recap, and otherwise sum up, Kramer did this in order to give Adam an appreciation of life he was struggling to see on his own. Some have said this makes him evil, others have said it makes him benevolent. I say he should have watched It's A Wonderful Life first.

Omg plz watch Saw 2 lol

Lol i cant believe this was even a possibility lol good luck!

Being an entitled murderer who was gonna have children killed and puts people in death traps for judgmental reasons doesn’t make him less evil.

It’s a joke, man. Geez. Of course I know it’s never happening. But just the thought of her watching it is more funny than any comedy.

The razor wire guy didn’t do anything, Jigsaw just thought he might want attention cos he seemed like he had a nice life. He died cos Jigsaw didn’t understand depression.

Yeah, people who don't see what Jigsaw is doing as evil have a really screwed up sense of morality... not unlike him.

Not happening.

Yep, definitely an ugly movie. Ugly to the point of being absurd.

Jigsaw kidnaps his victims. That's doing something to them. Kidnapping is a serious crime. You can get put away for a long time for kidnapping.

It's also generally subjective.

So to speak on the cancer thing. Although, his cancer is partly why he did what he did, among other things.

I think "terrible, terrible" is a little bit overdramatic... lmao

I don't know, they all still have an overall story/moral lesson... the second one deals with impatience, the third one deals with anger and misdirected rage, etc.

For me, I just think of Jonas from Twister. LOL

Define "ugly?"

Well, since you're not going to watch the rest of the movies, your question about John at the end would be answered, but yes, he took some kind of drug to slow his heart rate, etc. to appear dead.

Donnie Darko is a great Halloween movie.

I applaud your instincts to not watch any more of these.

it's not a scary movie, but it is an ugly movie.

That's called a 'double-bind'. It's something narcissists and abusers do to their victims, while also convincing them it was all their fault for having it happen.

Give us The Fly alreadyyyyyyy

I had to get the theatrical version, the unrated version kept going out of sync. lol

Yes this is a feindishly brilliant film, coming from someone whose not really into torture porn. I can still remember when it came out. There was so much discussion over it positive and negative. Its really stood the test of time.

Yeah I get what they were going for. Clever concept, clumsy execution, bad acting (in my opinion). Still, it was fine.

It's literally not scary. lol It's rather mundane really.

O_O

Saw 1 is the only movie that I love seeing people react to at the end. The rest can kick rocks.

I like the concept of the movie, especially John's outlook on life. It's not really meant to be scary, more psychological horror than outright scary like Halloween or something.

"Most people are so ungrateful to be alive... but not you, not anymore." Epic line! :D

This is definitely a classic of it's genre. Fairly one-of-a-kind when it was released. Props on finishing it. What they did here with a relatively small budget was pretty impressive.

This was a very dumb movie, but I'm glad I finally got round to watching it. Not scary at all, not even very gory, but mildly entertaining. 6/10. Enjoyed your reaction! Maybe next year you might consider watching The Substance? :-)

Oh yeah this isn't gore horror its as much thriller/ psychological as anything

I still say people bunch the first one in with its sequels. This isn't too graphic and except a few exceptions isn't anymore than most horror shes seen on the channel

Doesn't that show his range lol 🤪

I don't think at anytime she should drop scary movies. Its part of movie history and I really believe Cassie has and will continue to grow enough that maybe not her favorite movies but can watch and understand them like Halloween and The Birds.

Yeah, I won't be watching this. This is a singular case in which Cassie is braver than me.

You wouldn't be able to do that if this was Gandalf's channel.

Seeing Cassies face at the end made me finally know what I looked like the first time I watched this. :D

Cary Elwes ruins the film's ambience for me. Whenever I see him, I can't help thinking, "Ooooh, you're scared of the claw. You're scared of the claw. Ooooh!"

As I’ve said I feel it’s down to how you interpret the movie. Yes his method are illegal and extreme but to him he feels like he’s helping them become better people.

Finally a reason to watch this again

Never thought you’d watch this Cassie. I applaud you for pushing yourself. I know it’s not easy Personally, not really a horror buff. So I’ll be happy when October is over

The theatrical is streaming for free on US MAX if you are a subscriber.

The dude is definitely evil. No ends justify those immoral means ("extreme methods"). The kidnappings are illegal -- rightly so -- and anyone convicted of those kidnappings would be sentenced to jail for decades.

For the people rewatching, pay attention to what John is doing while at the hospital.

@Nathan - "He literally tells people how to get out. It's their choice." 'Murder an "innocent" or I'm going to murder you,' isn't a choice.

The formula behind this franchise is similar to a lot of 80's horror movies, even the B and C ones. A simple idea that didn't cost a lot to make and always turned enough of a profit to make more. Doesn't even matter how crazy, dumb, farfetched, and stupid the stories get.

Saw X was a great return to this form...as they tended to shy away little by little in the sequels, but I liked most of the sequels and what they were trying to say

As the story continues you see that evil didnt win. It's a bit obscure in this but not so much in the others

Jigsaw and X was the return of the fun. Even though I liked most of them.

nope I will pass

This is a great and horrifying movie with a lot of bad sequels. Glad you can tick it off your list.

He’s definitely evil. He was gonna have children killed and put a man in a trap cos he was suicidal. He was gonna have Adam killed for being an investigator.

She always mixes new with old, so recency bias means older films can never get 1-2 in any of her horror polls.

@joe it’s pretty evident from the views on YouTube that October is one of if not her most successful month. I’m no fan myself, but it’s a business

I'm so so so sorry you had to watch that. But you're a champion 🏆 you rock!👊🏻

This will be my first time Saw viewing as well.

I agree with what Mojo One Thousand said. This isn't a Hollywood blockbuster. It's an Australian Indie film that managed to get a miniscule budget. The filmmakers weren't trying to set up a multi-film franchise. They were just wanted to get started in the industry.

It looks like this is the theatrical version and not the unrated version that most Blu-ray copies are. Hence why my Blu-ray didn’t fully sync up with this, but I adapted as it went.

I'm personally graduating her and handing her the degree.

I heard good things about the most recent installment released this year (Saw X) but I am yet to watch any of the sequels past the second film.

"because you never SEE Jigsaw DO anything to his victims." Drill guy. Then there is the keyholder for Amanda. No matter what happened, at least one of them had to die. "NOT Crystal Lake, Psychologically Unhinged Mike Myers." Crystal Lake is Jason, Michael Myers is Haddonfield, Il.

P.S. In case it hasn't already been mentioned, SPOILER if the actor who played Jigsaw (i.e. the body in the middle of the room) looked at all familiar to you, his name is Tobin Bell and he played the Albino killer in THE FIRM.