Saw 4 (2007)

After the death of the Jigsaw Killer, a series of recordings leads investigators into a new web of lethal games and hidden apprentices.

The story

Following the death of John Kramer, an autopsy reveals a microcassette in his stomach that promises Detective Mark Hoffman that 'the games have just begun.' As detectives attempt to unravel the mystery of John's final game, they are drawn into a web of deceit revealing the motives behind his lethal games. The film follows the investigation into a series of gruesome traps where victims are forced to endure horrific trials, while the police deduce that Jigsaw's apprentice, Amanda, may have had assistance from another mysterious figure.

First release year

2007

Runtime (minutes)

92

Production countries

United States

Original languages

English

Directors

Darren Lynn Bousman

Writers

Patrick Melton · screenplay; Marcus Dunstan · screenplay; Patrick Melton · story; Marcus Dunstan · story; Thomas Fenton · story

Cast and characters

Tobin Bell · Jigsaw Killer; Scott Patterson; Costas Mandylor; Betsy Russell; Lyriq Bent

Genres

horror; crime horror; splatter; crime

Themes

consequences of crime; survival; apprenticeship

Tone and mood

unsettling; violent

Premise and plot tags

sequel; serial killer; torture

Franchise connections

Saw

Content notes

violence

Reception

The film received mostly negative reviews from critics but was described by some as deeply unsettling.

Reported review scores

Metacritic · score: 36 · scale: 100 · review count: 16

Production trivia

It was the first film in the franchise to not be written by Leigh Whannell or James Wan.; Principal photography took place in Toronto.; The film's theme song 'I.V.' was written by Yoshiki and performed by X Japan.

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