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Saw IV
2007 93 min United States of America R 18+
★5.4
Horror, Thriller, Crime
Director: Darren Lynn Bousman
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Description
Despite Jigsaw's death, and in order to save the lives of two of his colleagues, Lieutenant Rigg is forced to take part in a new game, which promises to test him to the limit.
Budget:
$10M
US Gross:
$63.3M
Worldwide:
$139.35M
Starring
Tobin Bell
Actor
Scott Patterson
Actor
Louis Ferreira
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 7 nominations total
Key opinion
Saw IV is a polarizing entry that splits audiences between those who appreciate its complex narrative expansion and those who view it as an unnecessary, hollow extension of a completed story. While the technical craft, Tobin Bell's performance, and the series-defining twist endings generally garner praise, the film's reliance on convoluted flashbacks and extreme gore remains a significant point of contention.
| Acting | Tobin Bell’s portrayal of John Kramer remains the series' anchor, providing a charismatic and grounding performance even when his character is limited to flashbacks. | |
| Screenplay | The film utilizes complex, overlapping timelines and flashbacks to deepen the franchise’s lore and explain Jigsaw's motivations, which some viewers find rewarding and others find disorienting. | |
| Originality | Critics and fans are divided over the franchise's trajectory; some appreciate the commitment to building a larger, puzzle-like continuity, while others condemn it as a commercialized cash-grab that lacks the thematic punch of the original film. | |
| Production | The traps and kills are technically well-executed and maintain the series' signature visceral intensity, though detractors argue they have devolved into meaningless, grotesque spectacle devoid of moral weight. | |
| Ending | The ending provides a shocking and effective conclusion that successfully connects previous narrative threads and builds anticipation for future installments. |