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     • The Saw franchise, no matter how creative, is not based upon a true story. Still, James Wan, Twisted Pictures and everyone else involved in the production of the Saw movies, deserve a standing ovation for their originality within a wildly-saturated industry that is the horror genre.
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   Is 'saw' based on a true story?

   • It's a terrifying end to an already unnerving story, and somehow, it manages to make the entire "Saw" franchise just a little bit creepier. Fans of the "Saw" franchise may be surprised to learn that the series' villain was actually inspired by a terrifying real-life story.

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   Is Jigsaw based on a true story?

   • The traps in the Saw franchise are based on real medieval torture methods. Saw co-writer Leigh Whannell drew inspiration for Jigsaw from his own experience with health issues. The character of Zep Hindle in the first Saw film was inspired by a true story about a man who broke into homes and tickled children's feet.

   'Saw' is Based on a True Story — And It's Just as Creepy ... - Collider

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   How many saw films are there?

   • There are now 11 Saw films including James Wan's short film that started it all. The franchise has been a turning point not only for the horror genre but also for Leigh Whannell and James Wan, who have had successful careers in horror and beyond.

   Saw: The True Story That Inspired The Horror Movie - Screen Rant

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   Is saw a good movie?

   • It just goes to show how brilliant the minds of James Wan and Leigh Whannell are, and how brilliant a film Saw is. Yes, it may have become overshadowed by the gore in the later films, but the first film is a phenomenal, slow-burn descent into utter terror, and has rightfully earned its acclaim within the horror genre.

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   Who directed the first saw movie?

   • [Ed. note: General spoilers ahead for the Saw movies.] The first Saw, released in 2004, was directed by Aquaman helmer James Wan, and it stars the film’s co-writer, Leigh Whannell, who went on to direct Upgrade and The Invisible Man.

   The best thing about the Saw movies is still their sprawling continuity

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   How many saw horror movies are there?

   • The Saw horror franchise, including the recent release of Spiral, has been highly successful, with 11 films in total. It has been a turning point for the horror genre and the careers of Leigh Whannell and James Wan.

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3. screenrant.com › saw-movie-true-story-inspirationSaw: The True Story That Inspired The Horror Movie - Screen Rant

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   Sep 3, 2023 · Saw's Jigsaw Killer Was Inspired By A Real-Life Event. Leigh Whannell, writer for the first three horror films in the Saw franchise and plays Adam in the first film, got the idea for John Kramer's character from a real-life experience at a hospital.

4. www.slashfilm.com › 1503969How A Real-Life Health Scare Birthed The Entire Saw Franchise

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   Feb 11, 2024 · Saw writer and original film star Leigh Whannell dreamed up the beloved franchise's horror icon, Jigsaw, after having a real-life health scare of his own.

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   Jun 1, 2024 · The traps in the Saw franchise are based on real medieval torture methods. Saw co-writer Leigh Whannell drew inspiration for Jigsaw from his own experience with health issues.

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   Aug 9, 2021 · Fans of the "Saw" franchise may be surprised to learn that the series' villain was actually inspired by a terrifying real-life story.

9. epicstream.com › article › is-saw-based-on-a-true-storySaw: Is it Based on a True Story? - Epicstream

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   Sep 29, 2023 · Here’s where we answer if the Saw franchise’s Jigsaw Killer is actually based on a true story or not.

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10. www.polygon.com › movies › 22434679The best thing about the Saw movies is still their sprawling ...

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    Sep 29, 2023 · It’s also the most intimate Saw film, with a relatively simple concept: two strangers with mysterious connections, Adam (Whannell) and Dr. Gordon (Cary Elwes), wake up with their...

11. www.screendaily.com › features › the-brit-50-see-sawThe Brit 50: See-Saw | Features | Screen - Screen Daily

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    Oct 30, 2018 · Iain Canning, Emile Sherman. Need to know See-Saw Films was founded 10 years ago by London-based Iain Canning and Sydney-based Emile Sherman. Two years in, the company catapulted into the ...