DVD: SAW III (2006)

Saw III is gruesome. There is no other word to describe it, but in this world of rubbishy, blood soaked horror films, this particlar one has to be applauded. Its storyline and the wonderful twist at the end are far superior to any so called 'horror' film that hits the cinemas these days. Personally I have grown out of the scary film phase. I used to love them but now I would rather see something that has a genuinely spooky atmospheric story line. 'Saw III' doesn't really do the atmospheric bit but it is certainly edge of the seat stuff. Whoever wrote this must have one hell of a twisted mind. Right at the beginning when 'Saw I' hit the cinemas, I didn't fancy it, it looked like the usual gore splattered special effects nonsence that is so ruining the spooky films of today. You automatically think it is some crazed nutter going around sawing peoples bits off but it isn't. I ended up watching it after a recommendation and I have to say I was pretty open mouthed all the way through. There IS a murderer but he doesn't actually murder anyone by his own hands so he's not the nutcase with the saw that I envisaged. He's a clever nutcase who plays games with his 'guests'. Sounds simple, but you just have to see it to understand what it's all about. Usually the sequels to these sort of films are a waste of space but 'Saw II' lived up to expectations and more twists and turns were thrown in as well as some really awful 'games' that made you squirm in your seat (needle pit anyone?). 'Saw III' carries on the story and adds even more nasty playtimes and gives you some more squirming moments. I didn't see the twist at the end and when it came it does actually leave you with an open mouth. 'Saw III 'had more blood in it then the other two films but I wouldn't say it was unjustified in this case. It is overall a very clever trilogy of films. More in line with the classic 'Seven' (film starring Brad Pitt) then 'Nightmare On Elm Street', at least the characters are believable and the nutcase actually has a reason why he's playing with his victims. Not only that but if you manage to pass his tests then you can go free, and it has happened. He's not unreasonable you know.

As good as it is, I have to say, if you are a wimp then it's best not to watch it.

Score Board: Very good but don't eat your dinner beforehand, especially if it's pork. 9/10