Saw III

In Saw III, a dying Jigsaw (Tobin Bell) orchestrates his most intricate and horrifying game yet from his bedside. Detective Eric Matthews is missing, and his son Daniel is kidnapped. Jigsaw's former apprentice, Amanda, puts a seasoned detective through a series of brutal tests designed to make him appreciate life, while simultaneously trying to keep Jigsaw alive for one final, twisted lesson.

Saw III was met with generally negative reviews from critics, although it was a box office success. Many critics found the plot convoluted and the violence excessive and gratuitous, while some acknowledged its role as a popular franchise installment. Audiences generally responded more positively, drawn to the film's gore and intricate traps.

• Praised for its ambition in weaving a complex narrative and delivering shocking gore.

• Criticized for its extreme violence and often confusing plot mechanics.

• Seen as a grim continuation of the Jigsaw saga, pushing the boundaries of torture horror.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's intense and elaborate traps, as well as the deepening mythology of Jigsaw. However, many found the plot to be overly complicated and the violence to be excessively disturbing.

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Shawnee Smith was pregnant during the filming of Saw III, and her costume was modified to hide her pregnancy.