321: Saw IV (2007)
321: Saw IV (2007)
This week we’re revisiting an iconic franchise by reviewing Saw IV (2007). We dissect the evolution of the franchise, unpack its tangled st…
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321: Saw IV (2007)
March 08, 2024

321: Saw IV (2007)

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This week we’re revisiting an iconic franchise by reviewing Saw IV (2007). We dissect the evolution of the franchise, unpack its tangled storyline, and critique the quality of its set design. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:00. ...

This week we’re revisiting an iconic franchise by reviewing Saw IV (2007). We dissect the evolution of the franchise, unpack its tangled storyline, and critique the quality of its set design. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:00.


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