Added to Netflix on Sunday, Oct 1, 2023 Jigsaw, the malevolent puppet master of sadistic games, returns. Despite being on the brink of death, his penchant for challenging individuals to value life remains undeterred. This sequel witnesses Jigsaw kidnapping a doctor to keep him alive while his apprentice Amanda ensnares a man in a series of grueling tests. As these parallel storylines unfurl, themes of vengeance, redemption, and the intricate fragility of the human psyche are explored against the backdrop of relentless gore and suspense.
Length: 1hr 48min
Genre: Crime, Horror, Mystery
Trailer
Cast
- Tobin Bell as Jigsaw/John
- Shawnee Smith as Amanda
- Angus Macfadyen as Jeff
- Bahar Soomekh as Dr. Lynn Denlon
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R (for strong grisly violence and gore, sequences of terror and torture, nudity and language)
Due to the intense and graphic nature of the film’s content, it’s suitable for mature audiences who are comfortable with graphic horror and violent themes.
Trivia
- The pig masks used in the film are symbolic, referring to Jigsaw’s idea of people being “pigs” by taking life for granted.
- Director Darren Lynn Bousman and actor Tobin Bell were injured on set during the making of the film, albeit not seriously.
- The film was shot in a quick timeframe of just 28 days.
Our Review
As the third installment of the “Saw” franchise, this film offers a tantalizing mix of gore, psychological horror, and moral contemplation. The narrative’s intricate design cleverly intertwines multiple storylines, keeping audiences at the edge of their seats. Tobin Bell’s performance as the deteriorating yet always menacing Jigsaw remains the series’ cornerstone, offering depth to a character that could have been one-dimensional. While some may argue that “Saw III” relies too heavily on shock value, it undeniably succeeds in its mission to horrify and provoke thought amongst its viewers.
