The success of the first Saw movie guaranteed that it would become a franchise, but as the series reached its most popular peak, things started to go downhill. The original Saw grossed more than $100 million on a budget of just over $1 million, making it a massive hit.

From there, the Saw franchise became so big that it dominated the genre. Every Halloween meant a new Saw movie , as even if they weren't all well-received by critics, audiences were still showing up in droves. However, each new installment expanded on the series' lore, yet that was to its detriment, which all began with Saw III .

Saw 3 Showed How Popular The Franchise Was At The Time

As noted, the original Saw was a major success, and in the eyes of many, Saw II is actually the best sequel in the

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