Lizzie Borden Society Forum

A while back, I saw the original "Saw" movie at the movie theatre. I thought it was very creative and original, and for once a "horror movie" really was one. Horror is not my favorite category of film, because it seems they all fall short - the effects look fake, the plot is unbelievable or it's been done, and done, before.

Before I knew it, here come the sequels, II, III, and IV. I bought 1, 2 and 3 on a 'director's cut, unrated' DVD set and IV by itself.

Now my daughter said that you don't have to watch them in order. Well, I guess not. But the storyline does carry on from film to film. So I would.

I haven't gotten into Saw IV yet, but the first three are goooooood. They have actual plots, and the sequels make sense why they are sequels to the first one. I watched them on my laptop, and I found them to be pretty powerful films. I was gripping the sides of the computer and uncharacteristically making verbal horrified exclamations.

They are gory. Very gory. They make you think. It's hard to think you know what's going to happen next. Full of surprises. I think they're worth buying on DVD because there are so many twists and turns, I think they're re-watchable. When something gory happens, you don't just get a quick glimpse of it. With these DVDs, you get the full long view of it. If you are okay with gore, these are the most interesting horror movies I've seen. If gore bothers you, stay away.

I caught the first one because Cary Elwes was in it. It was pretty creative, but I haven't seen any of the sequels.

My husband LOVES the Saw movies...along with all the other gory movies...and he loves to watch them over and over and over. He knows I can't stand them...so he'll watch them after I've gone to bed and all I hear coming from the living room is screaming and shrieking!

I know it has a storyline, and what parts of the movies I've watched are interesting...but I can do without the graphic gore!

I saw SAW one, and look forward to more. I love a good scare.

They are good! I don't know if you get 'extra gore' because it's a director's cut on DVD. But at last, a horror movie that actually shows you the horror. And you have your choice of closing your eyes or watching those parts. But it does deliver. And to find the sequels as good as the first one is great.

I haven't seen "Saw 4" yet. I started to watch it, and I couldn't take any more gore. I'll watch it soon. I expect it's as good as the others.

"Saw 5" is out and "Saw 6" I don't think is out on DVD yet.