As a film critic with over two decades of experience under my belt, I must admit that revisiting the iconic horror masterpiece “Saw” feels like stepping back into a time machine. With its 20th anniversary re-release looming, the cast’s red carpet reunion at Beyond Fest was nothing short of a spine-tingling spectacle.
For the 20th anniversary of the classic horror film Saw, its original cast members have come together, an occasion that was memorialized by photographers at Beyond Fest’s red carpet event. This groundbreaking movie, which debuted in 2004 and revolutionized genre stereotypes with a unique antagonist, is celebrating a milestone birthday this year. The film will be re-released in cinemas on October 20 and 23, but some fortunate fans already got a sneak peek of the 4K restoration at Beyond Fest. Prior to the movie screening, the cast gathered for a reunion, where Leigh Whannell and Cary Elwes shared a heartwarming embrace, proving that any past animosities between their characters have long been forgotten. This touching moment was captured by photographers at the event and shared on social media by the official Saw account.
At Beyond Fest, a detailed record was kept by “Billy,” the character who often pedals his tricycle in movies and provides John Kramer’s game guidelines. These conversations are frequently shared on the official Twitter accounts for Saw X.
In some forthcoming screenings, Tobin Bell will delve into his enduring legacy as John Kramer, a character he remains enthusiastic about portraying, despite having played him in a limited role several decades ago. Although Kramer was “killed off” in Saw III, he has managed to reappear in numerous films within the franchise, including the prequel Saw X, which hit cinemas in 2023. With an impressive 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the film was a success that encouraged Bell to take on the lead role in the upcoming Saw XI, slated for release in September 2025.
The Legacy of Saw, 20 Years After Its Release
The blockbuster hit “Saw,” authored by Leigh Whannell and directed by James Wan, shattered expectations with its box office earnings surpassing $100 million from an initial investment of just $1.2 million. Due to resistance in Australia, the Australian team couldn’t find backing for the movie. Instead, they produced a short film as a demonstration (later incorporated into the film as a key scene) and circulated it around Los Angeles. This creative approach ultimately led Lionsgate to abandon their plans for a straight-to-video release and opt for a theatrical debut instead.
I recently found myself in an unfamiliar, grimy bathroom alongside two strangers, Adam and Dr. Gordon, whose legs were shackled to the pipes beneath us. Between us lay a corpse clutching both a firearm and a tape recorder – a device that would prove instrumental in our dire predicament. You see, we had unwittingly been drawn into a twisted game orchestrated by a ruthless individual known as the Jigsaw Killer. This enigmatic figure is infamous for concocting intricate puzzles, within which victims must navigate to survive. However, the challenge here lies not only in our ability to solve the puzzle but also in the sacrifices we are prepared to make.
It’s quite surprising that the film’s impact now doesn’t align with the harsh criticisms it received in 2004. Critics labeled it as “torture porn,” a copy of “Se7en“, and even criticized its antagonist for being uninspired. However, many overlooked the film’s compelling script that skillfully pieced together elements like an intriguing puzzle – with the body in the room as the missing piece. The shocking rise of Kramer in the climax was one of those unexpected twists that sent chills down viewers’ spines back in 2004.
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2024-10-06 01:03