Show notes
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)