Saw II (2005) Horror Mystery Crime

Rated R | Threatrical Oct 28, 2005 (US) | Genres Horror, Mystery, Crime | Runtime 1h 33m
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Saw II Plot Synopsis:

Detective Eric Matthews, along with fellow police officers and a SWAT Team, locate Jigsaw's lair and go to arrest him, but discover that his arrest is only a part of Jigsaw's plan. Matthews soon learns that eight people are trapped in an old house and are playing one of Jigsaw's games. One of them is his own son, Daniel Matthews. Eric learns that if he wants to see his son again, he must play one of Jigsaw's games as well.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: A detective and his team must rescue eight people trapped in a factory by the twisted serial killer known as Jigsaw.

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Why Watch Saw II

Alright, so "Saw II" is this super intense horror movie that came out in 2005. It's the sequel to the first "Saw" movie, and things get even crazier. There's this detective named Eric Matthews, and he's caught up in this twisted game set by the Jigsaw Killer. This Jigsaw dude is pretty infamous for setting up these wild, scary tests for people, and in this one, Eric’s own son is trapped in a creepy house with a bunch of other people. They're all breathing in some nasty gas and need to find antidotes fast.

The people in the house are freaking out, trying to find these antidotes hidden all over the place. But here's the catch: they’re locked behind super tricky and dangerous traps. It's like a really scary escape room but with higher stakes.

Meanwhile, Detective Matthews is trying to play mind games with Jigsaw to save everyone, especially his son. It’s all about outsmarting each other, and it’s pretty intense.

What's gripping about "Saw II" is that it’s more than just scary traps and shocks. It’s also about seeing how people handle super stressful situations. The whole movie is dark, super suspenseful, and really makes you think.

It’s definitely a movie for when you’re into serious suspense and don’t mind a bit of the horror stuff. There are some gory scenes, so it’s not for everyone. If you dig movies that are all about solving puzzles under pressure and can handle some intense scenes, "Saw II" is a wild ride. Just be ready for some edge-of-your-seat moments and a whole lot of tension!

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Official Trailer

  • Saw II Official Trailer

Saw II Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2005 (more 2005 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 93 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Mystery, Crime
Sub-Genres:  Serial Killers
Horror Genres:  Gore, Survival
Horror Subgenres:  Police, Survival Games, Torture
Directors: Darren Lynn Bousman
Stars: Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith, Donnie Wahlberg, Erik Knudsen, Franky G … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Oct 28, 2005
Box Office: $87,039,965
Awards: 4
Nominations: 11

What is Saw II Streaming On?

Saw II is Streaming on Netflix, HBO Max, Peacock
Language: English
Country: Canada, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Saw II Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 28, 2005, Netflix: Mar 19, 2026
Writers: Leigh Whannell, Darren Lynn Bousman
Producers: Peter Block, Mark Burg, Jason Constantine, Greg Copeland, Daniel J. Heffner, Gregg Hoffman, Oren Koules, Stacey Testro, James Wan, Leigh Whannell

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