Question 1

Why were the bathroom scenes in Saw filmed in chronological order?

Accepted Answer

To make the actors feel what the characters were going through, all bathroom scenes were shot in chronological order.

Question 2

How did director James Wan use camera movements to reflect the main characters' emotions in Saw?

Accepted Answer

James Wan filmed Dr. Gordon with steady controlled shots and Adam with handheld shots to capture their emotions and personalities.

Question 3

What financial risk did James Wan take when directing Saw?

Accepted Answer

James Wan took no upfront salary for the film and opted for a percentage instead, taking a gamble on its success.

Question 4

What inspired many of the scare scenes in Saw according to the director?

Accepted Answer

Director James Wan stated that many scare scenes were based on nightmares he and writer Leigh Whannell had as kids.

Question 5

Which festival was Saw an official selection for in 2004?

Accepted Answer

Saw was an official selection at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2004.

Question 6

How did the director enhance the actors' performances in the bathroom scenes?

Accepted Answer

All bathroom scenes were shot in chronological order to help the actors feel what their characters were experiencing.

Question 7

What cinematic technique did James Wan use to distinguish the two main characters' emotional states?

Accepted Answer

He filmed Dr. Gordon with steady controlled shots and Adam with handheld shots to capture their different emotional responses to the situation.

Question 8

What unusual financial arrangement did director James Wan make for this film?

Accepted Answer

He took no upfront salary and instead opted for a percentage of the film's earnings.

Question 9

What inspired many of the film's scare scenes according to the director?

Accepted Answer

Director James Wan stated that many scare scenes were based on nightmares he and writer Leigh Whannell had as children.

Question 10

Which major film festival premiered Saw in 2004?

Accepted Answer

Saw premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2004.

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