Saw X

Saw X

Year: 2023

Runtime: 1 h 58 m

Language: English

Director: Kevin Greutert

Echo Score: 70
HorrorMysteryThriller

Driven by desperation and a terminal cancer diagnosis, John Kramer, known as Jigsaw, travels to Mexico seeking experimental treatment. His search leads him into a dangerous world of medical fraud and exploitation. Betrayed and seeking retribution, Kramer designs a new, elaborate game to punish those who prey on vulnerable patients. This installment explores his methods and motivations as he confronts the perpetrators of this deception, blurring the lines between justice and vengeance.

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1

John's Diagnosis

The film opens with John Kramer undergoing an MRI scan at a hospital. A doctor informs him that he has advanced brain cancer and only months left to live, which deeply impacts him and sets the stage for the events to follow.

Present Hospital
2

Witnessing Theft

While at the hospital, John observes a custodian trying to steal from a patient. This incident sparks a vivid imagination sequence where the custodian becomes entangled in one of John's traps, facing the terrifying prospect of losing his eyesight in just 60 seconds.

During hospital stay Hospital
3

Meeting Henry

Four months later, John meets Henry Kessler at a cancer support group. Henry expresses his hope in battling cancer, which intrigues John and leads him to later spot Henry looking healthy at a coffee shop.

Four months later Support Group
4

Discovery of Treatment

John learns from Henry that he has been cured through an experimental treatment developed by Dr. Finn Pederson. This meeting sparks John's curiosity about the treatment and motivates him to dig deeper into its reality.

After support group meeting Coffee Shop
5

Revealing the Truth

John conducts research and finds Dr. Pederson's daughter, Dr. Cecilia Pederson. She reveals that her father is under threat from corrupt pharmaceutical companies, conducting secret clinical trials to counter their influence.

After coffee shop discovery Cecilia's Office
6

Journey to Mexico City

Determined to find a cure, John travels to a makeshift clinic in Mexico City. Upon arrival, he meets Gabriela and her medical team, feeling optimistic about the prospects of the treatment.

After meeting Cecilia Mexico City
7

The Cruel Deception

After leaving to buy celebratory tequila for Gabriela, John returns to find the clinic abandoned. Realization strikes him that he has been conned, and the promised surgery never took place.

After meeting medical team Makeshift Clinic
8

Retribution Against the Con

Seeking vengeance, John captures Diego, a taxi driver involved in the scam. Subjecting him to a brutal test, John forces Diego to mutilate himself to survive, showcasing the bleak nature of John's justice.

After realizing the deception Abandoned Location
9

Amanda's Involvement

As the con artists start disappearing, it's revealed that Amanda, John's apprentice, is involved in their abduction. She assists John in orchestrating a terrifying game for the fraudulent team.

During the abductions Sinister Factory
10

Testing Their Fears

The captured con artists awaken in a factory, faced with a series of violent tests that force them to confront their worst fears. Each test leads to horrific outcomes, marking a grim turn of events.

At the factory Sinister Factory
11

Parker's Attempt

Parker Sears enters the scene demanding a refund, only to find himself chained up amidst the chaos. This escalation of violence adds tension as the survivors must navigate their dire situations.

During the tests Sinister Factory
12

Betrayal and Chaos

Cecilia shocks everyone by revealing her collusion with Parker, leading to Gabriela's brutal murder. This betrayal intensifies the conflict and raises the stakes for everyone involved.

During the tests Sinister Factory
13

The Final Struggle

John fights to protect Carlos while Parker and Cecilia attempt to escape with stolen money. Their greed ultimately leads them to trigger lethal traps that seal their grim fates.

During the climax Sinister Factory
14

Survival Against Odds

In a twist of fate, Cecilia betrays Parker to save herself. The chaos leaves her trapped while John and Carlos manage to break free, highlighting themes of survival and betrayal.

During the climax Sinister Factory
15

Walking into the Sunset

The film concludes with John, Carlos, and Amanda walking away from the factory together, reflecting on the treachery and despair left in their wake. It sets the stage for further investigations of John's complex moral code.

Ending Outside the Factory
16

A New Trap

In a mid-credits scene, John teams up with Detective Mark Hoffman to set up a nightmarish trap for Henry. This moment underscores John's ongoing cycle of vengeance and survival.

Mid-credits Undisclosed Location

Last Updated: October 24, 2024 at 09:20

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