SeeingThe Blair Witch Projecthelped them realize that they could use just a camera and what limited resources they had.
That inspiration is what led to the beginnings ofSaw .5, the short film that started it all.
Where most of us would bond with friends over drinks, John Kramer does so over torture.
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The scene they chose isthe iconic jaw-trapscene that Amanda (Shawnee Smith) found herself victim to inSaw.
Its something that happens every day.
Most importantly, though, they would have creative freedom.
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Saw Xis now playing in theaters.
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