The sound of Jigsaw's gravely voice pouring out of the tape recorder is still as ominous a sound as one could imagine, and the big reveals still come as a genuine shock.

How such a cruelly empty and infantile movie got made is mystery enough. More puzzling is why Cary Elwes, Danny Glover and Monica Potter would sign on as co-stars.

James Wan's horror film Saw is full of demented twists and guilty-looking actors, but the scenario is cruel enough to make you squirm.

I think some detractors need to revisit Saw, the surprise indie hit that built a franchise and sub-genre, and still has one of the great movie twists of all time. Saw is sadistic and brutal, but don’t cut your nose off to spite your face. saw is a classic