Saw III

Main Plot

"Saw III," directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, follows the twisted games orchestrated by the Jigsaw Killer, John Kramer, and his apprentice, Amanda Young. As John’s health deteriorates, he kidnaps a doctor named Lynn and forces her to keep him alive while another victim, Jeff, undergoes a series of brutal tests designed to confront his grief and desire for vengeance after the death of his son. Lynn must navigate the psychological and physical challenges to ensure John’s survival, while Jeff faces moral dilemmas and life-threatening traps. The film intertwines their stories, exploring themes of forgiveness, justice, and the human capacity for cruelty, culminating in a shocking and intense conclusion.

Characters

• Tobin Bell plays John Kramer, also known as Jigsaw, a terminally ill mastermind who orchestrates elaborate, deadly games to test his victims' will to live.
• Amanda Young, portrayed by Shawnee Smith, is Jigsaw's apprentice. She orchestrates the traps and tests, revealing her own psychological struggles and loyalty to Jigsaw's philosophy.
• Angus Macfadyen plays Jeff Denlon, a grieving father who must confront his desire for vengeance while navigating a series of deadly traps designed to test his forgiveness.

Ending Explained

In the conclusion of "Saw III," directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, the intricate and brutal narrative reaches a climactic end. The film reveals that Jigsaw, the mastermind behind the deadly traps, is terminally ill and bedridden. His apprentice, Amanda, has taken over much of the operational aspects of their gruesome games. The central character, Jeff, is put through a series of harrowing tests designed to confront his grief and desire for vengeance over his son's death. As Jeff navigates these trials, his wife, Lynn, is simultaneously being tested. She is forced to keep Jigsaw alive long enough for Jeff to complete his tests. In the final moments, Jeff reaches Jigsaw and Amanda, only to discover that his wife is also part of the game. Amanda, driven by jealousy and insecurity, shoots Lynn, leading to her own demise when Jeff retaliates. In a final twist, Jigsaw reveals that Lynn's survival was crucial for Jeff's test, and her death triggers a fatal trap for Jeff. The film ends with Jigsaw's death, but not before he sets in motion further consequences, ensuring his legacy of terror continues.