SAW II box office history
by Francesco Eunchae: Saw
SAW II was released 21 years ago today. Made on a reported $4 million budget, the sequel grossed nearly $148 million worldwide. Its $31.7 million opening weekend was a massive leap from the original, cementing SAW as one of horror’s biggest franchises.
Transcript (en)
Is important. Salvation. If you earn it, three hours from now the door to this house will open. Unfortunately, you only have two hours to live. Right now, you are breathing in a deadly nerve agent. You've been breathing it since you arrived here. Those of you familiar with the Tokyo subway attacks will know its devastating effects on the human body. The only way to overcome it and walk out that door is to find an antidote. Several are hidden around this house. One is inside the safe in front of you. You will possess the combination to the safe. Think hard. The numbers are in the back of your mind. The clues to their order can be found over the rainbow. Once you realize what you all have in common, you will gain a better understanding of why you're here. X marks the spot for that clue. So look carefully. Let the game begin. Who is this? What does he mean, Dad? And how did you know where to find this? This is bullshit. Bullshit. Do not attempt to use this key on the door to this room Fuck this man Yeah fuck this That a good idea No no that not a good idea So what are we gonna do huh Sit here The notes are not to use the key Who gives a shit about the note, all right? This is all a fucking big goddamn joke, and I'm about to end it. You better start talking right now. What is this? It's a game. Ain't no fucking game. My man just got his head blown off. He's testing us. Who's testing us? Jigsaw. Who the hell is Jigsaw? You don't watch fucking news? No, what? No, who is he? He's a serial killer. No, he's not. He's testing us. He wants us to survive this. But you have to play by the fucking rules! I'm gonna ask you again. How do you know all this? Because I've played before. you
