"Saw": Horror and Psycological Thrills

Come on people, let's talk about Saw. I just watched it last night. It is a gory, but very disturbing movie. I thought it was excellent.

Did anyone find any plot holes, or disagree with me?

(PS- I used the search function and couldn't find a thread about this film. If there's one already, my apologies.)

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Well we will see cos they are about to start shooting SawII here next month>

I think it was an interesting concept - but the execution left a lot of plot holes - especially since the (no spoilers) killer assumed that everyone will act exactly has he wanted leaving no room for chance.

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I hated this film. Plot-holes were the least of the film's issues. Those I could almost overlook (although the "surprise" was more than preposterous); but Gary Elwes' performance was so bad, so lousy, that it just was too much for the remainder of the film to overcome. What's up with someone so horrible being allowed to be in a film?

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Oh geez. Can anyone say gore fest? Throughout this entire film, I felt sick to my stomach. In no way was the film entertaining or even thought provoking (although I do admit, the twist came as a surprise to me). And the acting? Blah.

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Apparently I have awful taste. I liked most of it.
For a comparable movie that is really, actually, bad...
Check out "Cabin Fever".

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I ADORED the Final Destination films. Just plain FUN!!!!

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Contrary to popular belief, there have been some quality horror films recently (that statement will no doubt depend on taste). Here's a couple that I favor:

May (Angela Bettis. Remember the name.)
28 Days Later
Dawn of the Dead
The Ring
House of 100 Corpses (Shutup! I liked it...)
Final Destination
The Cell
The Others
Jeepers Creepers
Joy Ride
Frailty
What Lies Beneath
The Mothman Prophecies (this movie followed me home)
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (MUCH better than the overrated original)
Identity
Wrong Turn

Back on-topic, I enjoyed "Saw". Cary Elwes and Leigh Wannell were horrible, and the script had some HUGE plot holes. Ironically, the two best actors in the movie were Monica Potter and Mackenzie Vega (who played the daughter).

But there are some horrific scenes that I stil haven't forgotten about. Those who have seen it should know what they are.

Updated On: 4/5/05 at 01:16 PM

And be sure to put "Hard Candy" on your must see list for later this year. It's being distributed by Lion's Gate and has been put in their "horror" section. It's a psychological horror/drama that created intense buzz at Sundance last January.

Here are some links:

http://www.vulcanproductions.com/film.asp?fid=24&catid=1&cid=1

http://forums.lgf.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=&f=80

http://lionsgatepublicity.com/epk/hardcandy/

http://www.movietome.com/movietome/servlet/MovieMain/movieid-130718/Hard_Candy/

http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0424136/

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May (Angela Bettis. Remember the name.) Didn't See It
28 Days Later - Yes
Dawn of the Dead - Sure, although the original was smarter.
The Ring - Ehhh ... maybe
House of 100 Corpses (Shutup! I liked it...) NO
Final Destination NO
The Cell NO
The Others YES
Jeepers Creepers NO
Joy Ride NO
Frailty GOD NO
What Lies Beneath NO
The Mothman Prophecies (this movie followed me home) Well it's not like there was anyone else in the theater it could have followed. NO
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (MUCH better than the overrated original) Piss NO and you're ruining your credibility by even suggesting it.
Identity NO
Wrong Turn NO

And Beaverhausen is right, there hasn't been a movie in the ballpark of 'Audition' in terms of being disturbing psychological horror.

These American flicks are Disney compared to the horror coming out of Japan.

'Audition' is just ... MESSED. UP.

JohnPopa-

Thank you for voicing your opinions on my personal choices. You're obviously welcome to do so, but where that ends is when you start suggesting that my "credibility" is being ruined. I know that I'm not the only person on this board who enjoyed the new "Texas Chainsaw".

Speaking of which, I believe you're in the minority of people who do not like some of those movies.

Gee, I suppose I should apologize to the legions of 'Wrong Turn' fans for my boorish behavior.