In SAW, a huge horror hit in 2004, a masked man called Jigsaw orchestrated the kidnapping of two people, chained them in a disgusting bathroom in an abandoned warehouse, and played vicious, brutal mind games with them that potentially could lead to their freedom. Jigsaw is back for more gory fun in SAW II, but this time he comes out from behind the mask to terrorize a troubled cop face-to-face. Tobin Bell reprises his brief role as Jigsaw in the first film with a major starring turn in the sequel. Dying of cancer, Jigsaw lets himself get caught, only to show Detective Eric Matthews (Donnie Wahlberg) that his son, Daniel (Erik Knudsen), has been taken hostage with seven other people, all of whom have been placed in a house of horrors with only the slimmest chance of escaping with their lives. Jigsaw promises Matthews that Daniel will live only if the cop follows the rules of the game, but time is running out, as the captives' bodies have been poisoned with a toxin that will soon destroy them. Meanwhile, in the dank, mysterious, booby-trapped house, the ever-more-desperate group of people (including Shawnee Smith, who is back as Amanda, the lone survivor of SAW) furiously try to find their connection to each other and a way out, but blood and violence lie in their path. Like its predecessor, SAW II is a frightening thriller filled with plenty of tricks and treats to satisfy even the most jaded horror fan.
In Theaters October 28, 2005
Blu-ray Disc Features:
Blue BD Case
1080P High Definition
Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.78
Audio:
DTS Surround Sound 5.1 HD Audio - English
Dolby Digital Surround Sound EX 5.1 - English
Subtitles - English, Spanish - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Commentaries - 1. Darren Lynn Bousman - Director, David Hackl - Production Designer, Kevin Greuter - Editor
2. James Wan - Executive Producer, Leigh Whannell - Writer/Executive Producer
Featurettes - 1. "The Story Behind the Story" - Scott Tibbs' Documentary
2. "Gregg Hoffmann: In Memoriam - Tribute to Producer Gregg Hoffman"
3. Making Of
Stars
Tony Nappo: Actor, SAW II (2005)
Shawnee Smith: American TV/Film Actress
Franky G: Actor, CONFIDENCE (2003)
Beverley Mitchell: Actress, Seventh Heaven TV series
Tim Burd: Actor, SAW II (2005)
Glenn Plummer: Star, MENACE II SOCIETY (2003)
Emmanuelle Vaugier: Actress - 40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS; WISHMASTER 3
Erik Knudsen: SAW II (2005)
Tobin Bell: Supporting Actor/"The Firm"
Lyriq Bent: Actor, SAW II (2005)
Donnie Wahlberg: Singer/Actor
Dina Meyer: Actress/"Johnny Mnemonic"
Director
Darren Lynn Bausman: Director, SAW II (2005)
Producer
Gregg Hoffman: SAW II (2005)
Mark Burg: Producer/Executive
Screenwriter
Darren Lynn Bausman: Director, SAW II (2005)
Leigh Whannell: Screenwriter, SAW (2004)
Composer
Charlie Clouser: Composer, SAW (2004)
Editor
Kevin Greutert: Editor, SAW (2004)
Director of Photography
David A. Armstrong: Director of Photography, P.S. YOUR CAT IS DEAD (2003)
Executive Producer
James Wan: Director, SAW (2004)
Executive Producer
Leigh Whannell: Screenwriter, SAW (2004)
Executive Producer
Oren Koules: Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Peter Block: SAW II (2005)
Executive Producer
Stacey Testro: SAW II (2005)
Production Designer
David Hackl:
Costume Designer
Alex Kavanaugh:
Review 1:
"[It] takes the lead with its smoother landing, which is again primed to blow the movie wide open, but manages a more compelling job of it than the original's cheat finish." -- Grade: B-
Source: Entertainment Weekly
p.51 11/04/2005
Review 2:
"As Jigsaw, Tobin Bell is unnerving as the film's cancer-ridden, albino-skinned puppeteer."
Source: Sight and Sound
p.71 01/01/2006
Review 3:
"Tobin Bell makes Jigsaw, the clue-dropping killer, a classic."
Source: Rolling Stone
p.100 11/30/2006