Saw

Two men wake up chained in a dilapidated bathroom, with no memory of how they got there. As they try to piece together their situation, they discover they are pawns in a deadly game orchestrated by a serial killer known as Jigsaw. They must survive a series of gruesome trials to escape, all while uncovering a dark connection between their pasts.

Saw was a surprise box office hit and garnered a mixed to positive reception from critics. It was praised for its inventive premise, intense suspense, and surprising twists, though some critics found the violence gratuitous and the plot convoluted.

• Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and clever plot twists.

• Noted for its graphic violence and disturbing imagery.

• Considered an influential film in the early 2000s horror landscape.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspense and clever narrative, though some found the violence to be excessive.

Nominated for the Grand Special Prize at the Sitges Film Festival.

The film was shot on a very low budget of $1.2 million, making it a significant financial success for its producers.