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A man stands within a shadowy chamber of traps, each one a cruel test of his will.

The Saw Series Returns With a New Killer and the Same Old Traps

Jigsaw (2017), the eighth Saw film, brings back Tobin Bell as John Kramer for a soft reboot of barn traps, detectives and a $10 million budget.

By mitch·3 min readSeptember 17, 2026

A man is bound to a chair within a shadowy chamber of dread.

Movie Reviews6.4/10

Jigsaw Is Dying and the Franchise Is Already Looking Past Him

Saw III (2006) review: John Kramer dying in bed, a doctor collared to his heartbeat, and Amanda eyeing the throne. The franchise turns into a succession drama.

By mitch·4 min readSeptember 16, 2026

A man crawls through a narrow pipe while steam pours in from behind in a dimly lit boiler room.

Movie Reviews6.6/10

Saw II Review: Bousman’s Trap-Fueled Sequel Still Cuts

Saw II review: Bousman's sequel traps eight victims in a nerve-gas house while Donnie Wahlberg's detective questions Jigsaw. 93 minutes, $88M US gross.

By mitch·3 min readSeptember 16, 2026