The story of Saw V (2008) picks up immediately after the events of Saw IV, focusing on Detective Mark Hoffman’s transition into becoming Jigsaw’s primary successor while being pursued by the suspicious Agent Peter Strahm. ⛓️ The Primary Plot: Hoffman vs. Strahm
On release, Saw V was eviscerated. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 13% approval rating, with the consensus reading: "The fifth installment in the Saw franchise is strictly for fans of the series, offering more of the same violence without the suspense or cleverness of the original." Roger Ebert famously dismissed it as "a snuff film with pretensions."
The story of Saw V (2008) picks up immediately after the events of Saw IV, focusing on Detective Mark Hoffman’s transition into becoming Jigsaw’s primary successor while being pursued by the suspicious Agent Peter Strahm. ⛓️ The Primary Plot: Hoffman vs. Strahm
On release, Saw V was eviscerated. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 13% approval rating, with the consensus reading: "The fifth installment in the Saw franchise is strictly for fans of the series, offering more of the same violence without the suspense or cleverness of the original." Roger Ebert famously dismissed it as "a snuff film with pretensions." Saw V -2008-