In this episode, the hosts discuss the recently released horror film Saw X. They provide background information on the film, including its connection to previous installments in the Saw series. The hosts also discuss the director, writers, and cast of the film. They share their personal connections to the cast members and highlight Tobin Bell's performance. The hosts discuss the production and release of the film, as well as its positive reception. They share their overall impressions and discuss how the film compares to the TV show Dexter. The hosts delve into specific scenes, including the opening trap with the custodian, and discuss Jigsaw's motivations. They also address logical flaws in the timeline of the film. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the different kills and traps in the movie Saw X. They start by talking about the transition from Act 1 to Act 2, where the main character, Henry, realizes he has been conned. They then discuss the first kill, Diego, and how he survives the trap. The hosts also discuss the second kill, Valentina, and the gruesome task she has to complete. They move on to the third kill, Mateo, and the time limit he has to remove part of his brain. The fourth kill, Gabriella, is also discussed, and the hosts question the reasoning behind her punishment. Finally, they discuss the final trap and the climax of the movie. In this episode, the hosts discuss the movie Saw X and analyze various aspects of the plot and characters. They explore the use of foreshadowing and unexpected twists in the film, highlighting a scene where the main character learns the word 'pull' in Spanish, which becomes significant later on. They also discuss the final trap in the movie and the flaws in its design. The hosts mention a mid-credit scene that sets up future installments in the Saw franchise. They conclude the episode by sharing their thoughts on upcoming episodes and thanking the listeners for their support.

Takeaways

• Saw X is the tenth installment in the Saw film series and serves as both a direct sequel to the first Saw movie and a prequel to Saw 2.
• The film received mostly positive reviews, with praise for Tobin Bell's performance.
• The hosts appreciated the character development in the first act of the film, which provided insight into Jigsaw's motivations.
• There were some logical flaws in the timeline of the film, but the hosts acknowledged that such flaws are common in horror movies. The transition from Act 1 to Act 2 occurs when the main character, Henry, realizes he has been conned.
• The kills and traps in Saw V are gruesome and involve time limits for the victims to complete their tasks.
• The hosts question the reasoning behind some of the punishments, particularly in the case of Gabriella.
• The final trap and climax of the movie are intense and involve a teeter-totter mechanism.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Spoiler Warning

01:21 Background of Saw X

02:16 Director and Writer Information

03:22 Cast and Characters

05:16 Personal Connections to the Cast

07:13 Film Production and Release

08:41 Positive Reception and Tobin Bell's Performance

10:35 Overall Impressions and Favorite Installment

11:39 Comparison to Dexter

13:22 Opening Scene and Jigsaw's Mindset

14:27 Trap with the Custodian

15:30 Support Group and Jigsaw's Motivations

19:24 Character Development in the First Act

21:53 Logical Flaws in the Timeline

26:10 Introduction and Act 1

27:36 Transition to Act 2

30:24 First Kill: Diego

34:09 Second Kill: Valentina

35:07 Third Kill: Mateo

39:05 Fourth Kill: Gabriella

43:36 Transition to Act 3

51:01 Final Trap and Climax

52:59 Foreshadowing and Unexpected Twists

55:51 The Final Trap

56:12 Flaws in the Game

58:03 The Mid-Credit Scene

01:00:12 John and Mark Hoffman

01:01:53 The Impact of Taylor Swift

01:03:49 Upcoming Episodes

01:07:34 Conclusion