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Saw II (2005) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

- Our Score: ☆ 7/10
Read our Saw II Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 5.59/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.6/10
Metascore: ☆ 4.0/10
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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.
Tagline: We Dare You Again...
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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Saw II Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2005 (more 2005 movies)
Box Office: $87,039,965
Awards: 4
Nominations: 11
What is Saw II Streaming On?
Saw II is Streaming on Netflix, HBO Max, PeacockLanguage: 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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Saw II (2005) Cast (Click to Expand)
Saw II Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Tobin Bell | ... | Jigsaw / John |
| Shawnee Smith | ... | Amanda |
| Donnie Wahlberg | ... | Eric Matthews |
| Erik Knudsen | ... | Daniel Matthews |
| Franky G | ... | Xavier |
| Glenn Plummer | ... | Jonas |
| Emmanuelle Vaugier | ... | Addison |
| Beverley Mitchell | ... | Laura |
| Timothy Burd | ... | Obi |
| Dina Meyer | ... | Kerry |
| Lyriq Bent | ... | Rigg |
| Noam Jenkins | ... | Michael |
| Tony Nappo | ... | Gus |
| Kelly Jones | ... | SWAT Member Pete |
| Vincent Rother | ... | SWAT Member Joe |
| Linette Doherty | ... | Mother in Cancer Ward (as Linette Robinson) |
| Gretchen Helbig | ... | Nurse in Cancer Ward |
| Kofi Payton | ... | Boy in Cancer Ward |
| John Fallon | ... | Video Techie |
| Ho Chow | ... | Security Officer (as Ho ''Oyster'' Chow) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Tobin Bell (b. August 7, 1942) – Jigsaw / John
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Joseph Tobin - Shawnee Smith (b. July 3, 1969) – Amanda
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m) - Donnie Wahlberg (b. August 17, 1969) – Eric Matthews
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: New Kids on the Block - Erik Knudsen (b. March 25, 1988) – Daniel Matthews
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Eric Knudsen - Franky G (b. October 30, 1965) – Xavier
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Frankie G - Glenn Plummer (b. August 18, 1961) – Jonas
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m)
Also known as: Glenn E. Plummer | Glenn Earl Plummer | Glen Plummer - Emmanuelle Vaugier (b. June 23, 1976) – Addison
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Emanuelle Vaugier | Emmanuelle Vaugiér - Beverley Mitchell (b. January 22, 1981) – Laura
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Beverly Mitchell - Timothy Burd (b. September 17, 1955) – Obi
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Tim Bird | Tim Burd | Wil Burd - Dina Meyer (b. December 22, 1968) – Kerry
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Lyriq Bent – Rigg
Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Noam Jenkins – Michael
- Tony Nappo – Gus
Also known as: Tonny Nappo - Kelly Jones – SWAT Member Pete
- Vincent Rother – SWAT Member Joe
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