Saw X

Between the events of Saw and Saw II, John Kramer travels to Mexico seeking an experimental cure for his cancer. He signs up for a risky procedure that promises a transformation but soon realizes the operation is a scam aimed at exploiting vulnerable people. Fueled by a new resolve and a sense of purpose, the infamous killer returns to his grim trade, turning the con artists' own schemes against them through a series of cunning traps. The film follows his calculated moves as he exposes the fraud while the victims confront their own moral gray zones. The result is a tense, claustrophobic ride through a dark moral landscape. The atmosphere stays cool and clinical.

Directed by Kevin Greutert, Saw X expands on the franchise while drawing from the series creators Leigh Whannell and the team behind the earlier chapters. It released in 2023 as a return to the franchise's signature style for fans everywhere.

It grossed $125,319,714 worldwide against a $13,000,000 budget, underscoring solid profitability for a horror franchise entry and signaling strong audience appetite for grisly puzzles and familiar faces. The result confirmed the series remains a lucrative theater draw for fans everywhere.

Saw X reinforces the franchise's identity by placing John Kramer back in the spotlight and leaning into the idea that justice can be tainted by vanity and greed. Fans appreciated the callbacks to the earlier films and the practical effects that have become a hallmark of the series these days.

Critics offered a mixed but favorable take, praising solid craft and the way the film tightens its focus on suspense and moral questions while delivering brutal set pieces. The themes center on scam, accountability, and the line between victim and predator. Many viewers praised tight pacing and grit in horror.