Saw 3D

Saw 3D is currently streaming in Australia on Stan, and in the US on Netflix and YouTube TV, and its case-by-case structure never gets in the way of the bigger story. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Tobin Bell anchors it, but the writing does the real work. Available now on Stan — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Saw 3D earns its spot. At its heart, Saw 3D understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. As a deadly battle rages over Jigsaw's brutal legacy, a group of Jigsaw survivors gathers to seek the support of self-help guru and fellow survivor Bobby Dagen, a man whose own dark secrets unleash a new wave of terror. Tobin Bell and Costas Mandylor lead a cast that never lets the mystery feel thin. It hit screens in 2010. What makes Saw 3D hold up is that the resolution matters less than how the characters get there. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in Saw 3D. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Tobin Bell anchors it, but the writing does the real work. If you are going to commit to one crime drama this month, make it this one.