"Saw" is a 2004 American horror film directed by James Wan and written by Wan and Leigh Whannell. The movie introduces the iconic horror villain Jigsaw, a serial killer who orchestrates elaborate traps and games to test his victims' will to live.
In "Saw," two men, Adam Stanheight (played by Leigh Whannell) and Dr. Lawrence Gordon (played by Cary Elwes), wake up in a dilapidated bathroom chained to pipes at opposite ends of the room. They soon discover they are part of a sadistic game orchestrated by the Jigsaw Killer, who has provided them with hacksaws and instructions to escape. As the men attempt to free themselves, they learn more about their captor's motives and the twisted nature of the game they are forced to play.
As the film unfolds, flashbacks reveal more about Jigsaw's backstory and his reasons for targeting his victims. The tension mounts as the characters struggle to survive and uncover the truth behind their captivity.
"Saw" was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $103 million worldwide on a budget of approximately $1.2 million. It received praise for its inventive premise, suspenseful atmosphere, and unexpected twists. The film spawned a successful horror franchise with numerous sequels, spin-offs, and merchandise, cementing Jigsaw as one of the most iconic villains in modern horror cinema.