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Name: Saw
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Creator: James Wan, Leigh Whannell
Date(s): 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2017, 2021, 2023
Medium: live-action films
Country of Origin: United States
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Saw is an American horror film series revolving around the fictional serial killer John Kramer (AKA Jigsaw) and his apprentices. Rather than killing victims outright, Jigsaw places them in life-threatening traps which he refers to as "tests" or "games".

There are currently ten films, eight of which are considered to be part of the 'main franchise';

Films
Title Year of Release Director Notable Characters Main Franchise

(Yes/No)

Saw 2004 James Wan Adam Faulkner-Stanheight, John Kramer, Alison Gordon, Diana Gordon, Lawrence Gordon, Amanda Young (briefly) Yes
Saw II 2005 Darren Lynn Bousmann Allison Kerry, John Kramer, Daniel Matthews, Eric Matthews, Daniel Rigg, Amanda Young Yes
Saw III 2006 Darren Lynn Bousmann Adam Faulkner-Stanheight (flashback), Jeff Denlon, Lynn Denlon, John Kramer, Eric Matthews (flashback), Amanda Young Yes
Saw IV 2007 Darren Lynn Bousmann Mark Hoffman, John Kramer (deceased/flashback), Eric Matthews, Lindsey Perez, Daniel Rigg, Peter Strahm, Jill Tuck Yes
Saw V 2008 David Hackl Yes
Saw VI 2009 Kevin Greutert Yes
Saw 3D 2010 Kevin Greutert Yes
Jigsaw 2017 The Spierig Brothers John Kramer (flashback), Logan Nelson No
Spiral: From the Book of Saw 2021 Darren Lynn Bousmann No
Saw X 2023 Kevin Gruetert Yes


Background

The first film was released in 2004, originally premiering at the Sundance Film Festival[1], before being picked up for distribution by Lionsgate[2]. The story was first conceived by James Wan and Leigh Whannell, who adapted a section of the original screenplay into a short film[3] (often referred to as Saw 0.5) to show production companies[4]. The screenplay was written by Leigh Whannell, who starred opposite Cary Elwes. The cast also included Danny Glover, Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith, and Ken Leung.

The film was shot in only 18 days, with minimal pre-production. Two commentary tracks and a 'making of' short would later be released.

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