IMDb 6.6 2005 HD

Saw II

Saw II

2005
Horror
93 min R USA
6.606 / 10
6.6 IMDB

The chilling and relentless Jigsaw killer returns to terrorize the city once again. When a gruesome murder victim emerges with unmistakable traces of Jigsaw's sinister methods, Detective Eric…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Darren Lynn Bousman / Elizabeth Scherberger / Lisa Burling / Brian Backman / Darrin Brown / Greg Copeland
Starring
Tobin Bell / Donnie Wahlberg / Shawnee Smith / Erik Knudsen / Franky G / Glenn Plummer / Emmanuelle Vaugier / Beverley Mitchell

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

gruesome tense suspenseful grim effective disturbing relentless shocking intense clever violent claustrophobic

Reviews

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Isabelle Chen
May 7, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Saw II delivers a potent dose of the franchise's signature terror, focusing on a tense cat-and-mouse game between Detective Eric Matthews and the elusive Jigsaw. The film's success hinges on its ability to create a palpable sense of…

A
Arthur Penhaligon
May 7, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

While Saw II attempts to expand on the original's premise, it often feels like it’s treading water. The concept of Jigsaw's deadly games is revisited with a new set of unfortunate souls, including a compelling performance from Erik…

G
Genevieve Dubois
May 7, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Saw II is a masterclass in sustained suspense and gruesome invention. The film excels at creating an atmosphere of suffocating dread, as Detective Eric Matthews races against time to save victims from Jigsaw's latest elaborate scheme. The performances…

M
Marcus Thorne
May 7, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The return of Jigsaw in Saw II offers more of the same, for better or worse. This instalment focuses on a group of individuals trapped in a house, forced to navigate a series of deadly tests. The film's…

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Eleanor Vance
May 7, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Saw II plunges viewers back into Jigsaw's twisted world with a palpable sense of dread. Donnie Wahlberg anchors the film as Detective Eric Matthews, whose investigation into a new series of gruesome murders leads him into a terrifying…

FAQs

Yes, Shawnee Smith reprises her role as Amanda Young in Saw II, adding a layer of continuity and familiarity for fans of the first film. Her presence within Jigsaw's machinations becomes a significant element of the unfolding narrative, connecting the sequels and deepening the overarching story.