Saw II: The Rise of the Jigsaw

Introduction

Saw II is a horror film that will make you scream, cry, and laugh - not necessarily in that order. It was directed by Darren Lynn Bousman and released in 2005. The film centers around the infamous “Jigsaw Killer”, a mastermind who loves to play twisted games with his victims, and follows the journey of a group of people trapped inside a house filled with traps.

Plot

The film starts off with Detective Eric Matthews (Donnie Wahlberg) on the hunt for Jigsaw (Tobin Bell), only to learn that Jigsaw has kidnapped his son and locked him in a house with several other people. In order to save his son, Matthews has to play by Jigsaw’s rules and watch the captives suffer through a series of cruel and unusual traps.

The traps in Saw II are some of the most iconic in the franchise. From the infamous “needle pit” scene to the “Venus Fly Trap” headgear, Jigsaw and his team of co-conspirators certainly put a lot of effort into designing these traps. It’s almost as if they want to see how far they can push the limits of human endurance - or how much they can gross out the audience.

Characters

One of the standout characters in Saw II is Amanda Young (Shawnee Smith), Jigsaw’s protégé. She’s the one responsible for making sure everything goes according to plan, and she’s not afraid to get her hands dirty (or bloody). Let’s just say that if you ever find yourself on Amanda’s bad side, you should probably start saying your prayers.

Then there’s Detective Matthews, who spends most of the movie yelling and smashing things. To be fair, he’s under a lot of stress - I mean, wouldn’t you be if your son was being held hostage by a deranged maniac in a house filled with traps?

Of course, we can’t forget about Jigsaw himself. Tobin Bell delivers a deliciously creepy performance as the man with a twisted sense of justice. He’s like a cross between Hannibal Lecter and Mr. Rogers - if Mr. Rogers had a penchant for torture devices.

Humor

Saw II might seem like a dark and gruesome movie, but it’s not without its funny moments. Whether it’s Amanda’s deadpan delivery or Jigsaw’s delightfully evil quips, there are plenty of moments that will make you chuckle (even if you feel guilty about it afterwards).

One standout moment is when Jigsaw confronts Detective Matthews and says, “Oh yes, there will be blood.” It’s such a cheesy line, but Tobin Bell delivers it with such conviction that it’s hard not to laugh.

And let’s not forget about the brilliant use of Marilyn Manson’s “Irresponsible Hate Anthem” during the credits. It’s the perfect way to cap off an already twisted and chaotic movie.

Conclusion

Saw II is a film that will leave you feeling a little bit sick, a little bit scared, and a little bit amused. From the shocking traps to the over-the-top performances, it’s a movie that revels in its own ridiculousness. So if you’re in the mood for something a little twisted and a little silly, look no further than Saw II. Just don’t blame us if you have nightmares.