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Saw (2003)

Directed by James Wan · 103 min · Horror, Mystery, Crime

37.3 TOPICAL score · #2,904 of 6,776 films

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Two men wake up to find themselves shackled in a grimy, abandoned bathroom. As they struggle to comprehend their predicament, they discover a disturbing tape left behind by the sadistic mastermind known as Jigsaw. With a chilling voice and cryptic instructions, Jigsaw informs them that they must partake in a gruesome game in order to secure their freedom.

Saw (2003, directed by James Wan) has a TOPICAL score of 37.3 - ranked 2,904 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on lasting engagement and historical impact, and lowest on awards. Critics: 49% on Rotten Tomatoes · 5.6/10 critics' average · Metacritic 46. Audiences: TMDB 7.4/10 (10,407 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 67 languages.

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Critics20
Audience85
Awards0
Historical impact92
Lasting engagement94
Cast7
Legacy & cult status-

Starring: Leigh Whannell (actor #1,832), Cary Elwes (actor #934), Tobin Bell (actor #1,849), Danny Glover (actor #435)

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