Saw IV is the fourth installment in the Saw series. The film was initially released on October 25, 2007, and in the United States on October 26, 2007. The film’s North American release date follows the series’ tradition that the films be released the Friday before or on Halloween of each year. This installment continues the story of the Jigsaw Killer, and his obsession with teaching people the value of their own lives. Although Jigsaw died in the last installment (Saw III), this film focuses on his ability to manipulate people into continuing his work. Saw IV was directed by Saw II and Saw III director Darren Lynn Bousman alongside with co-creators James Wan and Leigh Whannell returning as executive producers.
Jigsaw is dead, and the film opens with his naked corpse laid out on a slab. That oughta sell some more tickets! Seriously, if you had trouble with the brain surgery sequence in Saw III, get to Saw IV 15 minutes late. A new cassette recording is found in Jigsaw’s stomach, and the games begin all over again. SWAT Commander Rigg (Lyriq Bent) is abducted and has 90 minutes to overcome the usual series of traps and save an ex-New Kid on the Block (Donnie Wahlberg). In other words, it’s exactly like the other Saw flicks.
The film opens with the autopsy of the Jigsaw Killer and the discovery of a wax-coated microcassette in his stomach, which, when played for Detective Hoffman, promises that “the games have just begun.” It then cuts to a mausoleum, where Trevor and Art are chained to a large device. Trevor’s eyelids have been sewn together, and Art’s mouth has been sewn shut, making communication between them impossible. When the device begins pulling them together, they panic, and Art murders Trevor to retrieve a key from his collar.
Star(s) to watch : Tobin Bell as Jigsaw/John.
Genre : Thriller, Sequel.
Release date : October 26, 2007
Rating : 8/10
Official website : http://www.saw4.com/
Poster : http://movies-update.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/saw_iv-202×300.jpg
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