Saw III (2006)
Jigsaw has disappeared. Along with his new apprentice Amanda, the puppet-master behind the cruel, intricate games that have terrified a community and baffled police has once again eluded capture and vanished. While city detective scrambles to locate him, Doctor Lynn Denlon and Jeff Reinhart are unaware that they are about to become the latest pawns on his vicious chessboard.
Details
Budget
$10,000,000
Rating
6/10 (4598 votes)
Status
Released
Production Companies
Twisted Pictures, Evolution Entertainment, Lionsgate
About Saw III
Released in 2006, "Saw III" continues the horror, thriller, and crime narrative established in its predecessors. The film picks up with Jigsaw and his apprentice Amanda having vanished after their latest games. As city detectives work to locate them, a new set of victims, Dr. Lynn Denlon and Jeff Reinhart, find themselves caught in Jigsaw's intricate traps.
The film maintains the series' focus on torture, survival horror, and mind games. Keywords such as "sadism," "mutilation," "death game," and "splatter horror" indicate the graphic nature of the challenges presented to the characters. The plot integrates elements like a brain tumor and brain surgery into the ongoing narrative, tying into Jigsaw's personal circumstances.
"Saw III" has a runtime of 108 minutes and was met with a mixed critical reception, as indicated by its 28% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 48/100 on Metacritic. Audiences, however, gave it a more favorable average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from over 4,500 votes on TMDB, and a 6.2 on IMDb from over 226,000 votes. This suggests a notable difference between critical and audience perspectives on the film's effectiveness within the horror genre.
Why you might be searching for Saw III
People often search for "Saw III" due to its memorable, often graphic, traps and the continuation of the Jigsaw storyline. Specific search queries highlight the extreme nature of its scenes, such as a woman with hooks through her nipples or a character having their back torn open. The film is part of a series known for its "survival horror" and "death game" elements, which contributes to its distinct and often disturbing imagery.
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You can stream *Saw III* on Netflix. It is also available to rent or buy on platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
*Saw III* is not based on a true story; it is a fictional American horror film, the third installment in the *Saw* film series. It was directed by Darren Lynn Bousman and written by Leigh Whannell.
At the end of *Saw III*, Jigsaw reveals that Dr. Lynn Denlon's test was actually for Amanda, his apprentice, because he knew Amanda had been rigging traps to be unbeatable. After Amanda shoots Lynn, Jeff (Lynn's husband) shoots Amanda. Jigsaw then tells Jeff that Lynn's life depends on him and presents Jeff with one final test: kill or forgive Jigsaw. Jeff kills Jigsaw, which activates the shotgun collar around Lynn's neck, killing her, and Jigsaw reveals his daughter is also captured and only he knows her location.
*Saw III* received mixed to average reviews from critics, with a 28% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a Metascore of 48 out of 100. While some viewers appreciated the gore and twists, others criticized the plot, excessive flashbacks, and constant dialogue from Jigsaw as less impactful than previous installments.