First Reactions to SAW X Surface; It's Praised as One of the Best Films in the Franchise

The first reactions for Saw X have been shared on social media by critics who had the opportunity to catch an early screening of the film. Most of the reviews that I saw praise the movie and its star, Tobin Bell. In fact, it’s said that Saw X is one of the best films in the long-running horror franchise.

The trailers for the film have certainly piqued my interest in the film, and I haven’t really been interested in the Saw franchise for years. But, this one has a different kind of concept that captured my attention, and that’s the fact that the story is set between the events of Saw I and II and puts more of a focus on the character John Kramer.

The movie follows “a sick and desperate John as he travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for his cancer – only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable. The infamous killer returns to his work, turning the tables on the con artists in his signature visceral way through devious, deranged, and ingenious traps.”

The goal for the movie is to deliver a film that “captures everything Saw fans love about the franchise, while also keeping them guessing with all-new traps and a new mystery to solve.”

Check out the reactions below and let us know if you’re looking forward to watching this next film in the Saw franchise.

#SAWX is bound hands down one of the best in the franchise. Putting John Kramer centre stage more than ever works brilliantly and Tobin Bell slays. Amanda’s ‘return’ is executed brilliantly and the traps are amongst some of the best, even when quite simple, plus the story is 👍👍 pic.twitter.com/C7K0m0cfQT

— Simon Thompson (@ShowbizSimon) September 26, 2023

Safe to say that I think #SawX is easily one of the best crafted films in the franchise. Without sacrificing any of the key ingredients that make a great SAW film, this new installment delivers a more emotional story than I had anticipated…oh and it’s a bloody good time 🧩 pic.twitter.com/t0t8OjbJ8x

— Vannah Taylor 🧩 (@sirendeathcult) September 27, 2023

Now that the social embargo has lifted I'm happy to announce that #SAWX is one of the BEST additions to the franchise. It brings back the original essence of the first film while also allowing the audience to gain deeper insight into Kramer. Plus, the traps are *chef kiss* pic.twitter.com/Le3NoMMMvU

— Shannabelle Come Home (@shannon_mcgrew) September 26, 2023

#SawX is a glorious return to form for the series. Not only are the traps absolute perfection, but we get to see a very different side to John this time around. It’s deep, emotional, gory, it feels like OG SAW. Also, @CharlieClouser Score is INCREDIBLE! pic.twitter.com/Y3Pcarvn3C

— Patrick Burow (@BurowPatrick) September 27, 2023

By heading back into the past, #SawX has injected fresh blood into the franchise. It delivers what you want (mostly wince-inducing, gore-filled traps), but also attempts something different with a Saw movie. It doesn't all work, but it's the strongest sequel to date. pic.twitter.com/5Eg7gACGWP

— Ian Sandwell (@ian_sandwell) September 27, 2023

So, SAW X is absolutely brilliant, twisty, ultra-gory and Tobin Bell is superb.

— Alan Jones (@alanfrightfest) September 27, 2023

Initially adhering to a different structure than we are used to, #SawX infuses a more human element as it dives into Kramer’s desperation. Fear not though as it eventually embraces the gory carnage we expect with some truly squirm-inducing tricks and traps that HURT. Bloody fun! pic.twitter.com/N7mhIboVa9

— Peter Gray (@ratedPDG) September 27, 2023

THEY’RE SO BACK. #SawX is EASILY one of the best movies of the franchise. It’s gross, innovative and brilliant. It brings back the originality the first movies had. The cast is simply one of the best parts of it. Bring more please. pic.twitter.com/dxqVJdxGZz

— The Hollywood Handle (@HollywoodHandle) September 27, 2023

While I was at Universal today, the social embargo lifted so I can tell you now that #SawX is gruesome, hard-to-watch, and probably the best Saw sequel in about 15 years. It wedges perfectly between 1-2 and unveils a side of Jigsaw we haven’t seen before. Saw fans will enjoy it pic.twitter.com/546PnGaAgw

— Chris Killian (@chriskillian) September 27, 2023

Our own @zombievictim caught #SawX in Vegas last week and had a bloody good time with it. He calls it a return to form for the series with Shawnee Smith stealing the show as Amanda. That's not to discredit Tobin Bell, who gives his best Jigsaw performance yet. pic.twitter.com/44uqPibpEs

— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) September 26, 2023

Now that the social embargo has lifted I'm happy to announce that #SAWX is one of the BEST additions to the franchise. It brings back the original essence of the first film while also allowing the audience to gain deeper insight into Kramer. Plus, the traps are *chef kiss* pic.twitter.com/Le3NoMMMvU

— Shannabelle Come Home (@shannon_mcgrew) September 26, 2023

I got to see #SAWX, and it was the first #SawMovie I've seen. Tobin Bell really is something in this role, and I can see why interest dwindles without him, and he's in this a lot. I think the fans will like it, but will it convert a new one? I'm still on the fence. #Lionsgate pic.twitter.com/3QCSrDKO0E

— Kaitlyn Booth (@katiesmovies) September 26, 2023

The cast for Saw X also Renata Vaca (Midnight Family), Paulette Hernandez (Crown of Tears), Joshua Okamoto (Control-Z), Octavio Hinojosa (Come Play With Me), Synnøve Macody Lund (Ragnarok), Steven Brand (The Sandman) and Michael Beach (Dahmer).

Franchise director Kevin Greutert, who worked on Saw VI and Saw: The Final Chapter, helmed the project.

Lionsgate will now release Saw X in theaters on September 29, 2023!