If you’re a fan of the Saw movie series, you know the franchise’s spine-chilling appeal lies in its signature devices – the traps. Let’s take a step back and rank the most memorable traps from the movies.
Reverse Bear Trap: The Original Scare
The first Saw movie introduced us to the Reverse Bear Trap. This scary mechanical headgear featured throughout several sequels in the franchise, starting a legacy of terrifying traps. Amanda Young, character played by Shawnee Smith, had to endure this trap. It wasn’t until the third installment that we got to witness the full effect of this gruesome device.
The Needle Pit: Fear in Saw II
In Saw II, the filmmakers raised the bar with the Needle Pit. Imagine having to find a key in a pit full of glass syringes. It’s a definite skin-crawl moment, spotlighting our fears of sharp, needle-like objects.
Pig Vat Trap: Disgusting Scare from Saw III
Leaving behind physical torture, Saw III gave us a different kind of horror. In the Pig Vat trap, a man is submerged into a vat filled with decaying pig bodies. The emotional torment is as sickening as the visuals, especially when you know the trapped victim is a judge who granted leniency to a drunk driver, causing the death of a significant character’s son.
Knife Chair: A Legacy Begins in Saw IV
Saw IV let us into the origins of the series’ infamous traps. The Knife Chair is shown to be crafted by Jigsaw as a form of revenge on a criminal who caused a tragic event in Jigsaw’s life.
Water Cube: No Escape in Saw V
Saw V upped the ante with the Water Cube. With no way out of this trap, FBI Agent Strahm had to perform a tracheotomy on himself making it one of the most memorable moments in Saw history.
Gruesome Self-Mutilation: Saw VI
A horrifying trap in Saw VI demanded victims to sever a part of their own flesh to survive. The exceptional acting of Tanedra Howard in this scene adds more terror to the mix.
The Silence Circle: A Disturbing Turn in Saw 3D
Saw 3D introduced a disturbing contraption, the Silence Circle. A woman, unable to scream, watches in horror as her associate pulls a fishing line out of her stomach.
Laser Collars: Techy Terror in Jigsaw
Jigsaw takes us into the future with Laser Collars. This high-tech trap risks transforming the victims’ heads into a giant puzzle, adding a thrilling new dimension to the franchise’s horrors.
Gnarly Traps in Spiral: From the Book of Saw
Despite not being a fan favorite, Spiral: From the Book of Saw doesn’t shy away from horrifying traps, including one that forces a person to slice off their tongue at a subway station.
Brain Surgery Trap: Horrific Highlights from Saw X
In Saw X, the self-performed Brain Surgery trap makes a terrifying entry. The victim must perform brain surgery on himself to avoid a face-searing fate from heated coils.
Bathroom Trap: Where it all Began
And who can forget the Bathroom Trap from the first Saw movie? This chilling narrative of survival set the stage for what the Saw franchise would become, launching a saga of frightful brilliance.
So, are you a fellow horror fan? Do you have your own favorite Saw traps? Or perhaps there are some you think deserve a shout-out? Share your thoughts, and let’s revisit the chilling brilliance of the Saw saga, together.
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