Saw (Franchise)

Saw is an American horror franchise distributed by Lions Gate Entertainment and produced by Twisted Pictures that consists of seven feature films and additional media beginning with a short film was created by director James Wan and screenwriter Leigh Whannell to help pitch as a potential film. The films collectively grossed over $873 million at the box office worldwide.

The franchise revolves around the main antagonist, John Kramer AKA the Jigsaw Killer. He was introduced in Saw and developed in more details in later movies. Rather than killing victims outright, Jigsaw traps them in situations that he calls "tests" or "games" to test their will to live through physical or psychological torture. Despite the fact that John was killed in Saw III, the films continue to focus on the posthumous influence of Jigsaw and his apprentices by exploring the character via flashbacks.