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Opinion/Editorial, Slashers

Jigsaw: The Most Fascinating Horror Villain

Horror is one of the most interesting genres in that the audience comes to identify with (and even root for) the villain; especially when they keep returning sequel after sequel.  You might say a horror franchise is only as good as its villain.  Laurie Strode, Nancy Thompson, and Tommy Jarvis are all interesting characters, but they’re nowhere near as popular with horror fans (or the … Continue reading Jigsaw: The Most Fascinating Horror Villain

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Opinion/Editorial, Slashers

Top 10 Saw Traps

Saw is definitely one of the most unique horror franchises of all time.  Unlike most other villains, Jigsaw doesn’t actually want his “subjects” to die.  He would much rather see them succeed in their tests and survive. Thusly, he doesn’t outright kill them the way the Michael Myers or Freddy Kruger would.  Instead he puts them through insanely difficult and dangerous tests or games.  These … Continue reading Top 10 Saw Traps

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