Saw (2004)
Saw (2004) By Calum Whitfield Iconic horror movie manages to hide a great little thriller under a ridiculous amount of flashbacks and filler 2.5/5 Cameras 🎥🎥.5 Directed by: James Wan Starring: Cary Elwes, Leigh Whannell, and Danny Glover Where to find it: Rent it on Amazon Prime Video No Copyright Infringement Intended Saw is something of a modern classic (modern in a fairly loose sense; the film is now around 17 years old), having a reputation for being an early precursor of the popular “torture porn” genre, starting one of the most successful horror franchises of all time as well as launching the careers of its two creators, James Wan and Leigh Whannell. Has it earned its reverence? Saw takes place in an interesting setting, focusing on two characters chained up in a bathroom with a dead body between the two of them. This tight setting is intriguing and exciting, suggesting that the film will be a tightly wound, fairly claustrophobic thriller. Our two characters, Dr. Law...