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Saw
A grimy, claustrophobic puzzle box that tightens its grip with every flashback, leaving you tense and unsettled long after the final reveal.
About 2004 film directed by James Wan
Genres horror, crime, gore
Directed by James Wan
Written by James Wan, Leigh Whannell
Starring Danny Glover, Tobin Bell, Cary Elwes, Michael Emerson, Ken Leung, Shawnee Smith, Dina Meyer, Monica Potter
Music Charlie Clouser
Runtime 103 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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