Leigh Whannell Reflects on the Saw Ending 20 Years Later

Leigh Whannell Reflects on the Saw Ending 20 Years Later

As a die-hard horror fan who has witnessed countless twist endings over the years, I can confidently say that the ending of Saw (2004) remains one of the most impactful and satisfying twists I’ve ever experienced. Leigh Whannell‘s account of writing the screenplay for this masterpiece is truly captivating. The way he describes the feeling of having a “secret” while crafting such a groundbreaking ending is relatable to any writer who has ever poured their heart and soul into a project, hoping it would resonate with audiences.


2004 saw the theater release of the initial “Saw” film, kick-starting one of today’s most recognized modern horror series. As we mark 20 years from its premiere, discussions about the surprising finale continue. The movie concluded with John Kramer, who had been portrayed as deceased throughout, suddenly standing up to reveal himself as the real Jigsaw murderer. He then departed, leaving Adam (played by Whannell) in the bathroom, bleeding and on the brink of death.

As a gamer enthusiast, I, Leigh Whannell, recently graced BlumFest during New York Comic Con 2024 to share excitement about my forthcoming horror masterpiece, Wolf Man. In an exclusive interview with ComingSoon, they inquired about my reflections on the film’s ending as we celebrate its 20-year anniversary.

Leigh Whannell talks about iconic Saw ending

Reflecting back, “I can still recall the time when I penned the first Saw movie in collaboration with James Wan, and we were both based in Australia at the time. Both of us sensed we had something extraordinary on our hands,” he reminisces. “Admittedly, we didn’t anticipate it would become a massive box office hit, but we knew it would elicit a response from viewers. There’s nothing quite like the sensation of knowing, ‘I’m sitting on top of something remarkable right now. I possess a secret.’ When I was drafting the ending, it seemed to pour out of me effortlessly because I thought, ‘This is going to be effective.’

2004 saw the debut of the movie at the Sundance Film Festival’s midnight screenings, which were all full houses and received favorable criticism from viewers.

In my life, few things have given me as much pleasure as witnessing how the ending of a movie impacted people. This was especially true in a theater setting, and nothing compares to the experience of watching the finale of Saw with an audience. Just recalling that moment still sends shivers down my spine.

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2024-11-01 17:10