Saw

Plot:

Adam and Dr. Lawrence Gordon wake up in a weird bathroom, chained to the floor, with a dead body laying between them. They find a tape recorder that when played, gives them messages about what to do. Gordon realizes that it’s the work of a serial killer known as Jigsaw for the way he traps his victims in puzzles. A man holds Gordon’s wife and daughter hostage, until he’s ready to play the game. Meanwhile, a police detective is trying to track down the killer.

Trivia:

Tobin Bell (Jigsaw) appeared in all seven of the films, as did Shawnee Smith as Amanda. Cary Elwes surprised many by returning for Saw 3-D, after only appearing in the first movie.

Thoughts:

I actually saw this one in the theater, without knowing anything about it. I left, thinking it was an okay movie, but little more. Then a few days later, I realized what a good flick it was. I think on its own, Saw is still a great horror flick and it has an ending that no one saw coming. I doubt anyone thought this would become one of the best modern day horror movie franchises.