Jigsaw
Jigsaw

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Jigsaw

1972
Movie
100 min
English

In this pilot for the 1972-73 series, a detective specializing in missing persons cases finds himself accused of murder after being found unconscious in the apartment of a slain state official.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Jeff BurrGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A convicted murderer, seeking revenge against the jury that sentenced him, orchestrates a series of elaborate and deadly traps to systematically eliminate them. As the body count rises, a detective races against time to uncover the killer's identity and stop him before he can complete his grim agenda.

Critical Reception

Jigsaw, also known as 'The Visitors', received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. Critics often pointed to its derivative nature, borrowing heavily from other popular horror films of the era, and found its plot convoluted and predictable. However, some praised its attempt at suspense and its gore, though often qualified by the film's overall lack of originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable plot and uninspired direction.

  • While it attempts suspense, it often relies on gratuitous violence.

  • Lacks originality and fails to distinguish itself from other genre films.

Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Jigsaw' is largely unavailable, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was originally released in some territories as 'The Visitors' and later re-released as 'Jigsaw' to capitalize on the popularity of the 'Saw' franchise, despite having no connection to it.

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