The story of John Kramer aka Jigsaw takes another dark turn inSaw X, the most recent entry in the popularhorrorseries, which first reactions are already calling one of the best in the franchise. Set between the events ofSawandSaw II, the new film brings back Tobin Bell as Kramer who, desperate for a cure for his illness, travels to Mexico in hopes of undergoing a miraculous but expensive treatment. Unfortunately, it turns out to be just a scam from a group of people who take advantage of those who no longer have options. Now, Kramer will put all his ingenuity into practice and take revenge as he knows how best, with his twisted games.
In addition to the return of Bell, the cast ofSaw Xalso brings back Shawnee Smith as Amanda Young, another important character for the saga. Joining them are Synnøve Macody Lund, Steven Brand, Michael Beach, Renata Vaca, Paulette Hernandez, Octavio Hinojosa, and Joshua Okamoto. The movie is directed by Kevin Greutert, who already worked on the franchise inSaw VIandSaw 3D, based on a script from Peter Goldfinger and Josh Stolberg.
The first reactions toSaw Xhave begun to surface online, teasing a story worthy of the first installment of the saga.
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Saw X Has Been Called an Amazing Addition to the Franchise
The movie isa character studythat later turns into a gory revenge story, says one critic:
Saw Xis “gruesome, hard-to-watch" and probably the “best sequel in 15 years” says another early reaction, while other critics have heaped praise on the emotional story and its respect for the saga as a whole and being “easily one of the best crafted films in the franchise.”
Further early reactions callSaw X"bloody fun," “one of the BEST additions to the franchise,” and applaud the way that the tenth installment brings back the essence of the original film.Saw Xhas also been praised for putting John Kramer front and center and injecting “a more human element” as it explores the character’s desperation.
Saw Xis set to be theatrically released by Lionsgate on July 05, 2025.
