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Saw (film)

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NameSaw
Directed byJames Wan
Produced byGregg Hoffman
Mark Burg
Oren Koules
Written byLeigh Whannell
(Screenplay)
James Wan
Leigh Whannell
(Story)
StarringLeigh Whannell
Cary Elwes
Danny Glover
Monica Potter
Michael Emerson
Shawnee Smith
Tobin Bell
Dina Meyer
Music byCharlie Clouser
CinematographyDavid A. Armstrong
Editing byKevin Greutert
StudioTwisted Pictures
Evolution Entertainment
Saw Productions
Distributed byLionsgate
Release dateJanuary 19, 2004
(Sundance)
October 29, 2004
(United States)
December 2, 2004 (Australia)
Running time103 minutes
CountryUnited States
Australia
LanguageEnglish
Budget$1,200,000
Gross revenue$103,096,345
Preceded bySaw (short)
Followed bySaw II

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'Saw' is a 2004 horror film directed by James Wan and starring Cary Elwes, Leigh Whannell, and Danny Glover. The plot of the film was conceived of by James Wan, while Whannell wrote the screenplay. It is the first installment of the Saw film series. The film's story revolves around two men who awaken kidnapped and chained in a dilapidated industrial bathroom. They are given instructions via a microcassette recorder on how to escape by following the "rules" of their "game". Meanwhile, police detectives investigate and attempt to apprehend the criminal responsible.

The film was first screened January 19, 2004, at the Sundance Film Festival to positive reviews. It was then screened at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 18, 2004, with theatrical releases on October 29, 2004, in the United States and December 2, 2004, in Australia. The film was originally rated NC-17 for strong, graphic violence, though after being slightly re-edited, it was released with a R rating.

Critical responses varied. Some critics denounced the entire film as nothing more than a "sadist gore fest" and a "low quality" and "cheap snuff film", while others praised its stylish visuals and called it a true "chilling" and "terrifying" horror film. Despite mixed reviews, Saw was a financial box office success.

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