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Directed by
Darren Lynn Bousman Written by
Leigh Whannell, Darren Lynn Bousman Cast
Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith, Donnie Wahlberg, Erik Knudsen, Franky G [more]
Release Date
• USA: Oct 28, 2005
DVD Release Date
• R1: Feb 14, 2006
Budget USD 4,000,000
BoxOffice: $87.0M
Official Website:
Saw II Website
MPAA Rating
Rated R for grisly violence and gore, terror, language and drug content.
Running Time
1 hour, 33 minutes
Country USA
Production Companies
Twisted Pictures, Got Films
Studio Lions Gate Films
More info on IMDb.com
Other Titles
• Saw II (2005)
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Saw II Reviews |
This is a very bleak, very nasty, very entertaining film. It won’t re-invent the genre, nor will it ever be considered revolutionary, but if you were not a fan of the first but like the ideas behind it, consider this the film equivalent of a Mulligan in golf. You get the same great premise, but done much, much better this time around. [read review] 8/10
--'The Grim Ringler' (JackassCritics.com)
Nevertheless, despite the movie's few shortcomings, Saw II is still a worthy sequel. It is gruesome, it keeps you guessing, it has some interesting twists and turns and it has a decent story. I wouldn't say it is a better movie than Saw but it is certainly one of the better movies of this genre that I have seen since Saw. Just don't go into this movie expecting anything too far off the beaten and path from the first movie and you should be fine. [read review] 8/10
--Brendan Cullin (EmpireMovies.com)
I will admit that meatier (and in places, smarter) characters, less quick cuts and further “in your face the whole way” gore would’ve made my day a better one, but that’s just me! With that said SAW II was a tight and entertaining sequel, one that thankfully left the oven door wide open for a Part 3. You know what, if they keep the Jig up at this level! Bring the SAW back! I’m game! [read review] 
--'The Arrow' (Arrow)
My general impression is that people who hated the first film -- and there were many -- did so because of its brutality and gruesomeness. The sequel still has those traits, though perhaps not quite as vividly; what it lacks is the devious reasoning behind them. If you thought the violence in "Saw" was senseless, wait'll you see it now. [read review] C
--Eric D. Snider (EricDSnider.com)
I've read and respected several unflattering opinions on both "Saw" movies, and I can readily acknowledge the films' flaws, but they absolutely work for me, warts and all, and I've absolutely no problem recommending this sequel to those who adored the first entry, or anyone else just looking for a cold blast of unfiltered horror nastiness. Plus the fact that this sequel doesn't simply "suck" is reason enough for celebration.... [read review] 
--Scott Weinberg (eFilmCritic.com)
Characters die horrible, sickening deaths, some of which I was only able to watch through the small space between my fingers. “Saw 2” is brutal, bloody, and full of gross-out situations not for weak-stomached moviegoers but perfect for those longing for a truly all-out disgusting horror movie. [read review] B
--Rebecca Murray (About.com)
SAW II disappoints not just as a sequel, but also as a horror flick. The question becomes whose bright idea was it to take it away from the guys who made the first one so much fun and handed it to someone who demonstrates a complete inability to build tension, suspense, or even much interest. [read review] 
--Andrea Chase (Killer Movie Reviews)
While I don't normally need a movie to persuade me to have a drink, I need a few after this one, not to wallow in the experience of seeing a terrible movie, but to dull my senses after the horrific and spectacular onslaught of incredible filmmaking and mind-twisting terror. [read review] 
--Brian Gallagher (MovieWeb)
...films like Saw II never get it right. They focus on the filth more than the fury and it just ends up like my night in Penn Station’s men’s room: needlessly revolting. And for reasons I really don’t want to contemplate, I’m sure it’ll end up the numberone film this weekend. [read review] 
--Keith Breese (FilmCritic.com)
So long as you can get past the easily-forgivable holes in the plot, logic and script then the gritty dirtiness of the torture scenes means you’re in for nasty ride as well as an admirable sequel to one of the best horror films of recent times. [read review]
--Kevin Thomas (eFilmCritic.com)
...however, it happens to be well-executed schlock at that, and this Halloween, one could do worse than take the time to recognize Jigsaw and his sadistic puzzle. After all, he’s put a lot of hard work into it. [read review]
--William Goss (eFilmCritic.com)
A solid sequel to an interesting first film. Offers more for the audience to ponder about and reveals new twists and turns as time goes on. Prepare to squirm in your seat with this one. Highly recommended. [read review] 8/10
--FrighT MasteR (UHM)
It maintains the themes and tension from the first film, while delivering a continuing storyline and not simply rehashing the first one over again. We're not stuck seeing the same movie again. [read review] 
--Hyde (horror-web.com)
If you already like the original, you can probably stop reading and just buy your ticket now, as you won’t likely be disappointed by what is essentially the same movie, only done right. [read review] 
-- (Bloody-Disgusting.com)
Saw II is just as sadistic, bloodier, has more cringe-worthy scenes, and is not contrived in any way. The writing is spot-on once again: clever, tight, and to-the-point. [read review] 
--'The Horror Guru' (Tailslate.net)
The Halloween season has already passed, but seeing this flick is still recommended, as the twists, gore and great acting by Tobin Bell make the movie a suitable sequel. [read review] B
Looking for a fun, demented, gruesome, shocking fix this Halloween season? Then you need a prescription for Saw II. It may be ultraviolent, but damn it’s a rush! [read review]
--Dodd Alley (MovieWeb)
In the long run, "Saw II" is a better film than the original, but that's like saying being kicked in the groin is better than being punched in the face. [read review]
--Brian Orndorf (eFilmCritic.com)
After breaking Hollywood horror formula with the original it's a shame that the sequel chose to play to the rules its predecessor so neatly avoided. [read review]
--Dan Chant (FilmFocus.co.uk)
Watchable sequel that delivers on the required amounts of shock and gore but is hampered slightly by Donnie Wahlberg’s giggle-inducing performance. [read review] 
--Matthew Turner (ViewLondon)
As for the rest of "Saw II," think gore, gore and more gore. That's all the filmmakers can deliver from a concept that's already broken its teeth. [read review] 
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