Saw title analysis

1. Cameron Colquhoun Saw Title Analysis
Title Sequence:
The Blue highlights a senseof mystery and sadness in the title when the word
“Saw” comes up. The eerie ringing creates a dark atmosphere which forces the
reader to be scared as the chanting is almost cultish.
Mise-en-scene:
The two characters we see awaken in a bathroom, the horror likeenvironment
create a senseof mystery butalso gets the audiences adrenaline pumping
because of the neglect this bathroomhas had which has forced it to look the
way it does. The film is clever in introducing the characters as their names are
revealed as partof Jigsaws gameand that reveals who they are while they
themselves tell the audience about their story.
Themes:
The dead body on the floor highlights that this film revolves around death and
suffering but also that the audience can expect to see a lot of blood and guts
because of the way the body is looking. The horror aspectis immediately
caught in this opening scene.