Key Details

Release StatusReleased

Release Date2003-10-16

Languageen

Runtime10m

Budget$5,000

7.0(691)

•2003•10m

Saw

"I want to play a game."

Horror Thriller

Overview

David, an orderly at a hospital, tells his horrific story of being kidnapped and forced to play a vile game of survival.

Director

James Wan

Writing & Screenplay

Leigh Whannell

Cinematography

Marty Smith

Principal Cast

4 credited

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