Summary
Saw X debuts as the highest-rated film in the entire horror franchise, with an 82% Rotten Tomatoes score, beating out the original Saw's 50%.
Set between Saw and Saw II, the tenth installment chronicles John Kramer's pursuit of a remedy for his brain cancer, only to uncover a deceitful operation in Mexico.
Reprising their roles are Tobin Bell as John Kramer/Jigsaw, alongside Shawnee Smith, Synnøve Macody Lund, Steven Brand, Michael Beach, and Renata Vaca.
The Saw X Rotten Tomatoes score has made its debut as the highest in the entire horror franchise. Taking place between the events of Saw and Saw II, the tenth installment follows John Kramer as he travels to Mexico in search of experimental treatment for his brain cancer, only to uncover a fraudulent operation. The Saw X cast reunites Tobin Bell as John Kramer/Jigsaw, along with Shawnee Smith, Synnøve Macody Lund, Steven Brand, Michael Beach, and Renata Vaca. As the Saw X release date approaches on September 29, critics have started sharing their reviews, revealing that the movie has received a Rotten Tomatoes score of 82 percent. This not only surpasses the original Saw's 50 percent but also marks the first fresh Rotten Tomatoes score for the horror franchise.
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How The Saw X Rotten Tomatoes Score Compares To Past Installments
Saw X's Rotten Tomatoes score reaching a franchise record-breaking high is an impressive accomplishment, even though the previous installments had set a relatively low standard. The Saw franchise has been often criticized for its excessive focus on torture and graphic violence, resulting in unfavorable reviews from critics. Surprisingly, Saw X became the first installment in the franchise to receive a positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The original Saw, which is credited with initiating the trend of tormenting horror movies in the mid-2000s, held the previous franchise record with a mediocre 50 percent rating.
The original Saw was followed by a series of direct sequels, but they saw diminishing returns. Saw II's Rotten Tomatoes score dropped to 37 percent, followed by Saw III (30%), Saw IV (18%), Saw V (13%), and Saw VI (39%). Saw: The Final Chapter, which was not actually the final chapter, reached a franchise-low of 9 percent. Attempts to revive or spin off the franchise with Jigsaw (32%) and Spiral (37%) were mostly unsuccessful. However, the Rotten Tomatoes score for Saw X suggests that the franchise may have found new life.