Saw II is a 2005 horror film directed by Darren Lynn Bousman and written by Leigh Whannell and Bousman. It is the sequel to 2004's Saw and the second installment in the Saw film series. The film stars Donnie Wahlberg, Franky G, Glenn Plummer, Beverley Mitchell, Dina Meyer, Emmanuelle Vaugier, Erik Knudsen, Shawnee Smith, and Tobin Bell. In the film, a group of ex-convicts are trapped by the Jigsaw Killer inside a house and must pass a series of deadly tests to retrieve the antidote for a nerve agent that will kill them in two hours. Meanwhile, a police squad led by Detective Eric Matthews apprehends John Kramer, but the latter reveals that Matthews' son is part of his game, forcing the detective to wait until Kramer reveals his whereabouts. During Matthews and Kramer's conversation, the latter's backstory is partially explored, revealing one of the reasons why he became Jigsaw. After the immensely successful opening weekend of 2004's Saw, a sequel was immediately green-lit.
| Director | Darren Lynn Bousman |
| Produced by | Gregg Hoffman, Oren Koules, Mark Burg |
| Writer(s) | Leigh Whannell, Darren Lynn Bousman |
| Starring | Donnie Wahlberg, Franky G, Glenn Plummer, Beverley Mitchell, Dina Meyer, Emmanuelle Vaugier, Erik Knudsen, Shawnee Smith, Tobin Bell |
| Music | Charlie Clouser |
| Cinematography | David A. Armstrong |
| Edited by | Kevin Greutert |
| Production, company | Twisted Pictures |
| Distributed by | Lions Gate Films |
| Released | October 28, 2005 (United States) |
| Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States, Canada |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $4 million |
| Box office | $147.7 million |
| Netflix ID | 70035184 |
About Saw II
Serial killer Jigsaw entraps eight people in a factory who are forced to participate in his fatal games while a detective and his team attempt to rescue them.
Achievement of Saw II
The film was the second in the Saw franchise and earned $147.7 million at the box office on a $4 million budget.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Saw II
Films directed by Darren Lynn Bousman.. 2000s psychological horror films.. Films shot in Toronto.
