

Even when watching it, I could already imagine Internet forums swarming with hundreds of questions. It almost feels like an extreme connect the dots puzzle as one tries to piece together all the characters and incidents from the previous instalments.

Saw IV is a sequel that is struggling to stay consistent with the numerous plot strands and filling up of plot holes. Meanwhile FBI Agents Strahm and Perez (Scott Patterson, Athena Karkanis) question Jigsaw's ex-wife Jill (Betsy Russell) in an effort to uncover Jigsaw's mysterious accomplice. With two of his colleagues, Officer Matthews and Hoffman (Donnie Wahlberg, Costas Mandylor) held captive in one of Jigsaw's traps, Rigg has 90 minutes to try and find them.

However, Jigsaw finds Rigg and has him play his own game. SWAT Commander Rigg (Lyriq Bent) has become obsessed with finding Jigsaw (Tobin Bell), particularly since his fellow officers have died via his sadistic games. However, the third instalment (still good) showed signs of clutching at straws. It was refreshing to see something original and to my surprise, the sequel, Saw II was just as good. I've really enjoyed the Saw films and have been there since the beginning, viewing the first film on opening day in the UK. I find it quite impressive how a small $1 million horror film garnered strong word of mouth and made it big, spawning a franchise which has become Lionsgate Films' yearly bread and butter. You can add your own source sites if you wish.Without a doubt, Saw has become an absolute phenomenon.
