The Saw Franchise Is Horror’s Most Disrespected King

Tonight on Scream At Night, we dive deep into one of the most polarizing horror franchises of all time — from Saw (2004) to Saw X. For over a decade, Jigsaw and his twisted moral games dominated the box office, redefined theatrical horror in the 2000s, and built one of the most intricate timelines in genre history. Yet somehow… many horror fans still dismiss it as “just torture porn.” So what gives? We break down why Tobin Bell’s performance as John Kramer is one of horror’s most layered villain portrayals, how the franchise mastered long-form storytelling, and why the traps, twists, and mythology deserve far more respect than they get. From the iconic bathroom reveal to the reverse bear trap, we revisit our favorite moments and examine whether Saw’s reputation has been unfairly reduced to gore alone. Is Saw horror royalty? Or is it permanently misunderstood? Join the conversation as we defend, critique, and celebrate the franchise that changed 2000s horror forever. 🩸 Favorite Saw film? 🩸 Best twist? 🩸 Most underrated sequel? Drop your rankings in the comments. Here… Where Horror Never Sleeps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices