"Saw"

In our second episode we go 2 decades back in time to discuss one of Jon's personal favourite movies of all time the horror cult classic - Saw (2004) directed by James Wan. Adi and Jon talk what makes "Saw" a cult classic and how it paved the way for Indies in the horror genre and spawned a franchise. Timestamps The start of the conversation (00:00:00) The impact of "Saw" on the horror genre (00:00:25) Analysis of the psychological thriller aspect (00:03:35) Discussion on the horror genre and jump scares (00:04:59) Revelation of plot twists and comparisons to other films (00:08:31) Exploration of the film's production details (00:09:23) Evolution of the "Saw" franchise and criticism of later films (00:10:53) Impact of studio interference on horror movies (00:17:17) Reflections on the return of iconic horror characters (00:19:49) Conclusion of the conversation (00:20:24) Scrappy Filmmaking (00:20:29) Cinematic Techniques (00:22:30) Challenges of Child Actors (00:24:06) Impact of Editing (00:27:24) Filmmaker's Career Paths (00:28:52) Jigsaw's Motive (00:32:21) Effective Horror Techniques (00:35:50) Limitations and Creativity (00:38:00) The State of the Horror Genre (00:39:55) Future of the Saw Franchise (00:41:24) Filming During Pandemic (00:44:06) Rating of "Saw" (00:46:04) Cultural Significance of "Saw" (00:47:24) Discussion of Upcoming Film "Fall Guy" (00:51:05) Conclusion and Future Plans (00:52:25)