Saw II

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Saw II

R

2005

1h 33m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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On the hunt for the twisted vigilante and serial killer Jigsaw, Detective Eric Matthews and his team must apprehend the elusive murderer to rescue eight people trapped in an abandoned house, before they succumb to his torturous and murderous games. One twist to this task is that Matthews' own son, Daniel, is among the eight people Jigsaw has chosen to test for their lack of morality. With nerve gas pumping through the house, every second counts.

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Critics Consensus

Saw II is likely to please the gore-happy fans of the original, though it may be too gruesome for those not familiar with first film's premise.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

06/28/2022

The original provided some genuinely creepy moments despite an increasingly absurd story line; the equally silly sequel defuses much of its tension...

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Jordan Crucchiola

New York Magazine/Vulture

10/27/2017

If you've bought into the Saw movies, II ups the violence without totally jumping the shark, and is a worthy follow-up to the original.

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Marc Savlov

Austin Chronicle

12/10/2005

2/5

Saw II is a nasty piece of work ...

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John Stark

Mac the Movie Guy

May 26

71/100

Saw II manages to keep the contained thrilling vibe of the first one, stick to jigsaw’s skewed rules of the game, and still present a rather surprising finale, following a film with one of the most memorable twists ever.

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Matthew Rozsa

matthewrozsa.com

Aug 25

4/4

“Saw II” is a staple in any horror movie fan’s diet. If you want to know “Saw,” you have to know “Saw II.”

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Sharai Bohannon

A Nightmare On Fierce Street Podcast

05/23/2025

3.5/5

This is one of the strongest sequels of any franchise. The reveals had us all gagged and they still feel electric upon rewatches.

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Jul 12

Eu admiro muito o Jigsaw, na verdade. Ele simplesmente acorda todo dia e transforma tudo em problema de todo mundo.

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Nathan H

@Nateratesmovies Jun 28

Not too much better but somewhat better then the first, i love how there was more people locked up instead of 2 and the big plot twist at the end, made me drop my jaw. Great movie 9/10!

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Sharon L

@theRecluse Jun 27

This is my favorite of the franchise. I like the change of pace with the group of people. Just more interesting imo. While I love the first one, this one just entertains me more.

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Justin T

@RT08580778 Jun 25

In some ways it’s better than the first film with better pacing and more happening. It’s also a lot bloodier but violence for the sake of it unlike Hostel (2005). It absolutely nails the Saw format, better than any other film in the franchise in a similar way that Final Destination 3 (2006) perfected that format. Excellent cast, characters and story. Sometimes the camerawork and editing combined made me feel dizzy. There was a bit of overacting but these are both minor issues. The ending is so epic I love it when the music kicks in.

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Pizza G.

@concrete_booger739 Jun 7

Like the first one, but just a tiny bit worse. Still enjoyed it though!

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Jack M

@LanceJd Jun 1

not as good as the first movie but still decent with pretty unlikable characters

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Synopsis

On the hunt for the twisted vigilante and serial killer Jigsaw, Detective Eric Matthews and his team must apprehend the elusive murderer to rescue eight people trapped in an abandoned house, before they succumb to his torturous and murderous games. One twist to this task is that Matthews' own son, Daniel, is among the eight people Jigsaw has chosen to test for their lack of morality. With nerve gas pumping through the house, every second counts.

Director: Darren Bousman
Producer: Mark Burg, Gregg Hoffman, Oren Koules
Screenwriter: Darren Bousman, Leigh Whannell
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Lions Gate Films, Lionsgate Films, Evolution Entertainment, Twisted Pictures
Rating: R (Gore|Drug Content|Grisly Violence|Language|Terror)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 28, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 20, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $87.0M
Runtime: 1h 33m
Sound Mix: DTS, Dolby SRD, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.37:1)