Saw II is a
2005 horror film, and the sequel to the
2004 Saw. The film (apart from external shots) was filmed in one building over the span of 25 days. It was released in most parts of the world on October 28, 2005, but not released in Australia until December 1, 2005.
Darren Lynn Bousman took over directing duties, and also co-wrote the story's script with
Leigh Whannell, the original film's co-writer.
The film features the
Jigsaw Killer finally being apprehended, but trapping the arresting officer in one of his own games while showing another "game" of eight people in progress at the same time. It also explores the character's back story, explaining why he became "Jigsaw."
