Jigsaw

Years after the notorious killer behind a string of deadly puzzles seems to be gone, a new case pulls the police into a chilling hunt. They find themselves chasing a figure tied to Jigsaw's legend, a ghost who should have stayed buried, yet appears to be orchestrating a cruel game from beyond the grave. As a fresh set of traps surfaces, investigators piece together murky clues that echo the killer's signature methods, testing their nerves and ethics. The pursuit pushes them into a dangerous cat and mouse, where each revelation raises the stakes and deepens the sense that someone behind the mask may know their every move.

Directed by Michael and Peter Spierig, Jigsaw (2017) continues the Saw franchise with contributions from writers Stolberg, Goldfinger and Leigh Whannell, adapting the long running concept for a new chapter, while preserving the franchise's grim mood and logo heavy atmosphere.

The film grossed about 104,223,315 worldwide against a 10 million budget, making it a profitable entry for the franchise and signaling steady audience appetite for brutal puzzle plots, even as it coasts on familiar set pieces and routines for some.

Jigsaw keeps the franchise's signature one-liners and grisly visual set pieces alive while testing the patience of a modern audience used to glossy thrillers. The return of Tobin Bell as John Kramer anchors the mystery, giving fans a familiar thread to follow. It uses pragmatic traps and tight corridors effectively.

Critics split on the familiar Saw formula still working for some and wearing thin for others. Viewers get brisk pacing, practical effects, and a tight puzzle structure, while themes about justice, revenge, and manipulation linger beneath the carnage, inviting discussion about who truly governs the game in this franchise today.