Saw VI

2009
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Saw VI

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It won't earn the franchise many new fans, but Saw VI is a surprising step up for what has become an intricately grisly annual tradition.

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Movie Info

Special Agent Strahm is dead, and Detective Hoffman has emerged as the unchallenged successor to Jigsaw's legacy. However, when the FBI draws closer to Hoffman, he is forced to set a game into motion, and Jigsaw's grand scheme is finally understood.

Cast

Tobin Bell
as Jigsaw/John
Costas Mandylor
as Hoffman
Betsy Russell
as Jill
Mark Rolston
as Erickson
Peter Outerbridge
as William
Shawnee Smith
as Amanda
Samantha Lemole
as Pamela Jenkins
Caroline Cave
as Debbie
George Newbern
as Harold
Darius McCrary
as Dave
Shauna MacDonald
as Tara
Devon Bostick
as Brent
Tanedra Howard
as Simone
Marty Moreau
as Eddie
Shawn Ahmed
as Allen
Janelle Hutchison
as Addy
Gerry Mendicino
as Janitor
Shawn Mathieson
as Josh
Melanie Scrofano
as Gena
Karen Cliche
as Shelby
James Gilbert
as Aaron
Larissa Gomes
as Emily
Dan Duran
as Newscaster
James Van Patten
as Coroner
Jon Mack
as Female Addict
Francois Sagat
as Male Addict
Elle Downs
as Clinic Nurse
Tenika Davis
as Irate Clinic Woman
Karl Campbell
as Security Guard
Ginger Busch
as Sachi
Jessie Rusu
as Female Officer
Mpho Koaho
as Tim
Athena Karkanis
as Agent Perez
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Critic Reviews for Saw VI

All Critics (72) | Top Critics (14) | Fresh (28) | Rotten (44)

  • A very entertaining thing happens in the sixth movie: Saw tunes into society at large and focuses its punishment on predatory lenders and amoral insurance companies.

    Oct 27, 2017 | Full Review…

    Jordan Crucchiola

    New York Magazine/Vulture
    Top Critic

  • If you haven't followed the series up until now, there's not much point in trying to catch up.

    Oct 29, 2009 | Full Review…

    Nick Pinkerton

    Village Voice
    Top Critic

  • This script, by Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton, has a more lyrical bent, and a more satiric bite, than any of the other Saw sequels.

    Oct 28, 2009 | Rating: 2/5

    Roger Moore

    Orlando Sentinel
    Top Critic

  • The usual critiques apply: terrible acting, zero suspense, laughable logic and the promise of another one next year.

    Oct 26, 2009 | Rating: 1/5 | Full Review…

    Robert Abele

    Los Angeles Times
    Top Critic

  • A film so frighteningly familiar it could well be called Saw It Already.

    Oct 25, 2009

    Rob Nelson

    Variety
    Top Critic

  • The Saw series long ago cannibalized its cleverest bloodbath gimmicks, but now it's figured out a new way to torture us: by taking a barb-wire stab at political relevance.

    Oct 23, 2009 | Rating: D | Full Review…

    Owen Gleiberman

    Entertainment Weekly
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Audience Reviews for Saw VI

  • Apr 13, 2016
    Saw VI is an even worse attempt than Saw V, the story was very forced though the new traps were somewhat interesting.
    Sylvester K Super Reviewer
  • Dec 22, 2015
    Saw 4 and 5 might have been disappointments but my god Saw 6 is what we saw fans wanted, there might be more gore but the story is more interesting and the twist was just shocking. The only problem with this film is Betsy Russell as Jill, her performance is dreadful and so her demise in Saw 7 is quite pleasant to watch. I give this film 8/10.
    Sonny H Super Reviewer
  • Nov 28, 2015
    A return to form, Saw VI is an intense and suspenseful horror-thriller. While a shady insurance company CEO faces judgment in a Jigsaw trap, Jigsaw's accomplice, Detective Mark Hoffman, continues to try to throw suspicion off of himself as a joint task force closes in. Additionally, there are some interesting reveals about Jigsaw's backstory and Hoffman's role in the operation. The traps are quit inventive and are especially apt for the target. However, the gore is overdone at times and kind of undercuts the suspense. Yet overall, Saw VI is a noticeable improvement for the series.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Feb 22, 2013
    Saw 6 brings the films back to its best with an easy plot that still connects to the rest of the films and yet again answers them annoyingly left open questions we had, It felt like it should of been the final part what with the game bring played as part of Jigsaws last wish, The traps were great and very gory, All very unique and sadistic, The ending wasn't as good as the others as I guessed the twist early on but it's still a solid Sixth part that gets saw back on track.
    Jamie C Super Reviewer
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