In our second episode we go 2 decades back in time to discuss one of Jon's personal favourite movies of all time the horror cult classic - Saw (2004) directed by James Wan.
Adi and Jon talk what makes "Saw" a cult classic and how it paved the way for Indies in the horror genre and spawned a franchise.
Timestamps
The start of the conversation (00:00:00)
The impact of "Saw" on the horror genre (00:00:25)
Analysis of the psychological thriller aspect (00:03:35)
Discussion on the horror genre and jump scares (00:04:59)
Revelation of plot twists and comparisons to other films (00:08:31)
Exploration of the film's production details (00:09:23)
Evolution of the "Saw" franchise and criticism of later films (00:10:53)
Impact of studio interference on horror movies (00:17:17)
Reflections on the return of iconic horror characters (00:19:49)
Conclusion of the conversation (00:20:24)
Scrappy Filmmaking (00:20:29)
Cinematic Techniques (00:22:30)
Challenges of Child Actors (00:24:06)
Impact of Editing (00:27:24)
Filmmaker's Career Paths (00:28:52)
Jigsaw's Motive (00:32:21)
Effective Horror Techniques (00:35:50)
Limitations and Creativity (00:38:00)
The State of the Horror Genre (00:39:55)
Future of the Saw Franchise (00:41:24)
Filming During Pandemic (00:44:06)
Rating of "Saw" (00:46:04)
Cultural Significance of "Saw" (00:47:24)
Discussion of Upcoming Film "Fall Guy" (00:51:05)
Conclusion and Future Plans (00:52:25)
