
A Classic Along With Three Fairly Average Sequels
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First of all, if you are a Saw fan in general, then this is definitely the box set for you. It features all four films - however, this purchase will prove redundant given that a fifth film is already in production - from the series along with a lot of special features, all in an attractive and fitting box.
The first film is undoubtedly a horror classic. When it was first released in 2004, it caused shockwaves throughout the film industry for its visceral, horrendous and terrifying realism and terror. The twists and turns of the story were enough to confuse anyone and the final shot remains amazingly shocking and completely horrifying.
The second film, which expands on the number of people involved in Jigsaw's - the killer, for all you newbies - games, does not perform as well as its predecessor. Its still a good film and has a lot of different shocks as well as some truly revolting moments that will turn your stomach. Ultimately, however, it is the lesser film but will still satisfy any gore hounds or any Saw fan.
The third film is even less satisfying than the second. The plot revolves around Jigsaw, who is dying, and his apprentice, Amanda, employing various nasty techniques to make other people keep him alive. However, those of us who have seen the first film will know that Jigsaw - when his identity is revealed - is shown to have been dying since then. Therefore, it is a little hard to believe that he would have lasted for a further two films, given that they are supposed to take place some time apart. However, again, gore hounds will be satisfied - there are some very interesting death scenes and the special effects are great, as usual - and if you're a completist, you'll need to have this in your collection.
The fourth film, which takes place after Jigsaw's death and also that of his apprentice, features various characters from the previous films - with the focus being on the surviving detectives - and revolves around a puzzle that Jigsaw has left in death. Two agents arrive to work out the clues, but when Rigg, another officer who appeared in previous installments is kidnapped, the pair must work together to discover the truth behind this latest deadly game.
Despite my reservations about purchasing this just yet, as it will probably be re-released later when the next film has arrived on DVD, this box set will satisfy anyone who loves the Saw series, any horror fan or any gore hound out there. This is great value for money considering that there are four films in the set! A great box set!
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