Saw X
Overview
Saw X is a 2023 horror thriller film directed by Kevin Greutert, the tenth installment in the Saw franchise. The film is a direct sequel to the first Saw film, and it is set between the events of Saw and Saw II. The film follows John Kramer (Tobin Bell), the serial killer known as Jigsaw, as he travels to Mexico for a experimental cancer treatment. He discovers that the treatment is a scam, and he decides to exact revenge on the scammers. The film is a return to the franchise's roots, focusing on the character of John Kramer and his twisted philosophy. The traps are brutal, inventive, and sadistic. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning over $100 million on a $13 million budget. It was praised for its performances, especially Tobin Bell, and for its return to the series' core themes.