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Saw II

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HorroRated verdict
Recommended
2000sTorture HorrorDeath GameSerial KillerFranchise Horror
Directed by
Darren Lynn Bousman
Written by
Leigh Whannell, Darren Lynn Bousman
Produced by
Oren Koules, Mark Burg, Gregg Hoffman, Leigh Whannell, Jason Constantine, James Wan, Daniel J. Heffner, Stacey Testro, Peter Block, Chad Malbon, Greg Copeland

Why it’s HorroRated

Saw II is a confident expansion of the original that adds more traps, more victims, and a strong performance from Tobin Bell as John Kramer. The house full of victims structure gives it room to breathe in ways the single-location first film couldn't. The twist lands well. A worthy second chapter.

Synopsis

Detective Kerry brings in Eric Matthews to deal with Jigsaw directly while the investigation reveals a house full of prisoners working through traps. Tobin Bell's expanded presence as John Kramer is the sequel's most significant addition to the franchise. The interrogation sequences between him and Matthews give the film a dramatic core the first entry didn't have room for.

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Quick facts

Release date
October 28, 2005
Runtime
1 hour 33 mins
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Content rating
R
Entry type
Movie

Content notes

  • Violence and peril

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