Saw V (2008)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Viewer Rating

Rating: 3.8

Overview

Detective Mark Hoffman is deemed a hero after he saves a young girl and "escapes" one of Jigsaw's games, or so it seems. Special Agent Peter Strahm is suspicious of him after an injured Agent Lindsay Perez says Hoffman's...

Starring Cast

Scott Patterson • Costas Mandylor • Tobin Bell

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Scott Patterson • Costas Mandylor • Tobin Bell

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: Leans RightConfidence: Medium

The film's central thesis, inherited from the Jigsaw philosophy, emphasizes extreme individual responsibility and moral accountability for personal failings, delivered through a system of vigilante justice outside of conventional, often ineffective, institutions. This focus on individual moral reckoning rather than systemic critique aligns with right-leaning themes.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie includes some visible diversity within its ensemble cast, particularly among the group of victims, but does not feature explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on moral dilemmas and survival, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

Saw V does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or explore related themes, focusing instead on its established horror premise of survival games and moralistic traps. Therefore, it falls under the 'N/A' category for LGBTQ+ portrayal.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Saw V continues the narrative of the established Saw film series. All returning characters maintain their previously established genders, and new characters are not considered gender swaps. Therefore, no instances of gender swapping are present.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Saw V is a direct sequel within an established film series. All returning characters maintain their previously established racial portrayals, and new characters introduced in this installment do not constitute race swaps.