Jigsaw

Jigsaw

Year: 2017

Runtime: 92 min

Language: English

Directors: Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig

MysteryThrillerHorrorCrime

When a new spiral symbol appears, indicating a possible return of the infamous Jigsaw killer, investigators race to uncover the truth. As the body count rises and the murders mirror Jigsaw’s signature methods, they must confront the unsettling possibility that he has somehow survived. However, the deeper they dig, the more they realize they are being pulled into a complex and dangerous game where the stakes are life and death.

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1

Police Chase Begins

The film opens with a high-octane police chase after the criminal Edgar Munsen. The escalating pursuit leads to a dramatic crash involving multiple police cruisers as Edgar attempts to evade capture.

2

Standoff on the Rooftop

After escaping the crash, Edgar finds himself on a rooftop surrounded by law enforcement. In a tense standoff, he demands the presence of Detective Halloran while clutching a trigger, forcing the officers to rethink their strategy.

Rooftop
3

Deadly Decision

Edgar insists that Detective Halloran must decide who will die, otherwise he will perish himself. Just as Halloran is about to act, Edgar abruptly pulls the trigger, resulting in chaos as bullets fly.

Rooftop
4

Edgar's Last Words

As Edgar lies fatally wounded, he cryptically states, 'the game has begun,' hinting at the sinister events to follow. This moment sets the stage for the unfolding mystery surrounding Jigsaw's deadly games.

Rooftop
5

Victims Shackled

The narrative shifts to a dim chamber where five individuals, including Anna, Carly, Mitch, and Ryan, find themselves shackled to the wall with their heads covered. A recording from Jigsaw plays, outlining the grim necessity that blood must be shed for survival.

Chamber
6

Desperate Measures

As the victims are dragged towards buzzing saws, Anna manages to free herself by inflicting a wound on her own arm. She urges the others to follow suit, revealing the desperation of their situation.

Chamber
7

First Blood

Carly is unexpectedly attacked from behind during the chaos, leading to panic among the group. Meanwhile, a fifth participant meets a brutal fate, unaware of the impending danger and the stakes involved.

Chamber
8

Gruesome Discovery

A jogger discovers a corpse hanging from a bridge, leading to a shocking investigation. Forensic pathologists Logan and Eleanor, along with Detective Halloran, uncover disturbing evidence linked to Jigsaw's deadly games.

Bridge
9

Tensions Rise

The remaining victims are transported to a barn where their chains threaten their survival further. The group's dynamics shift when Carly's dark secret about theft comes to light, complicating their chances of escape.

Barn
10

Horrific Test

In a frantic test orchestrated by Jigsaw, tensions escalate as the group faces a choice between an antidote and lethal options. Carly's refusal to choose results in her excruciating death and a scramble for survival among the others.

Barn
11

Revelations and Confrontations

Detective Halloran's investigation uncovers more horrors tied to Jigsaw. The remaining participants confront their past transgressions amidst a series of trials that lead to shocking betrayals and sacrifices.

Various Locations
12

Edgar's Return

In a shocking twist, Edgar reappears after having seemingly vanished. Halloran’s search for answers leads him to discover Edgar’s lifeless body, revealing a greater complexity in Jigsaw’s web of deceit.

Graveyard
13

Ultimate Betrayal

As Logan and Eleanor delve deeper, they uncover connections that cast doubt on Halloran's integrity. The three remaining participants are haunted by moral dilemmas stemming from their past choices.

14

Climactic Confrontation

The narrative culminates in a basement where Halloran and Logan are caught in deadly devices. With laser traps activated, the tension builds as they are forced to confront their past actions and the impact of their decisions.

Basement
15

New Legacy of Jigsaw

In a shocking twist, the true orchestrator reveals his identity as Logan, who embraces Jigsaw's legacy. With his chilling declaration, 'I speak for the dead,' the film ends, leaving the audience grappling with themes of darkness and morality.

Last Updated: October 27, 2024 at 23:16

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