Saw III
Movie, 2006, John Kramer
Saw III is #3 of 10 in release order and #4 of 10 in chronological order in the Saw.
The story
Jigsaw has disappeared. Along with his new apprentice Amanda, the puppet-master behind the cruel, intricate games that have terrified a community and baffled police has once again eluded capture and vanished. While city detectives scramble to locate him, Doctor Lynn Denlon and Jeff Reinhart are unaware that they are about to become the latest pawns on his vicious chessboard.
Saw III recap
John Kramer is near death, kept alive by Amanda Young in a hidden workshop. Amanda kidnaps Dr. Lynn Denlon, a surgeon, and puts a collar on her that will explode if John's heart stops; she must keep him alive until he finishes his last game. That game belongs to Jeff Denlon, Lynn's husband, who has been consumed with grief and rage since a drunk driver killed his young son. Jeff walks through a series of traps holding the people he blames: Danica, a witness who did not testify; Judge Halden, who gave the driver a light sentence; and Timothy, the driver. Each time Jeff must decide whether to save them. Meanwhile Detective Kerry is found dead in a trap, and Eric Matthews' disappearance hangs over the police. Amanda, who has been setting traps that cannot be escaped, behaves more and more erratically toward Lynn.
Saw III ending explained
Jeff kills John, Lynn's collar goes off, and a tape tells Jeff his daughter is hidden and his test is not over. Amanda refuses to free Lynn and shoots her, failing John's secret test of her own loyalty, and Jeff shoots Amanda, who dies. John reveals that Lynn is Jeff's wife and offers Jeff a last choice: forgive him or kill him. Jeff cuts John's throat with a power saw, which sets off Lynn's collar and kills her. The door seals, leaving Jeff to find his daughter Corbett.
Post-credits scenes
No. There is no post-credits scene.
Where to watch Saw III
Saw III isn't on a US streaming service right now. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 6.2/10, Rotten Tomatoes 28%
Where it fits
What to watch before Saw III
In release order, the essentials before Saw III (2006) are Saw (2004) and Saw II (2005).
Cast
- Tobin Bell as Jigsaw / John
- Shawnee Smith as Amanda
- Angus Macfadyen as Jeff
- Bahar Soomekh as Lynn
- Donnie Wahlberg as Eric Matthews
- Dina Meyer as Kerry
- Leigh Whannell as Adam
- Mpho Koaho as Timothy
- Barry Flatman as Judge Halden
- Lyriq Bent as Rigg
- J. LaRose as Troy
- Debra McCabe as Danica
Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman.