Saw Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
The directorial debut from filmmaker James Wan, this psychological thriller comes from the first screenplay by actor Leigh Whannell, who also stars. Whannell plays Adam, one of two men chained up in a mysterious chamber. The other, Dr. Gordon (Cary Elwes), like Adam, has no idea how either of them got there. Neither of them are led to feel optimistic by the man lying between them dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Together, Adam and Dr. Gordon attempt to piece together what has happened to them and who the sadistic madman behind their imprisonment is. Also starring Danny Glover and Monica Potter, Saw premiered at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. - Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
10/29/2004
DVD Release Date:
02/15/2005
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for strong grisly violence and language.
Run Time:
100 min.
Distributor(s):
Lions Gate Films
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Mind Games, Trapped or Confined, Serial Killers
Tone:
Disturbing, Macabre, Claustrophobic, Gruesome
Keywords:
confinement, daughter, detective, doctor, imprisonment, locked-up, photographer, psychopath, sadist, trapped, wife
Country of Origin:
USA (10-29-2004)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
