Followers of the grotesque long-running horror sequence Noticed will quickly have the ability to watch Jigsaw’s contestants play extra of his diabolical video games in 4K decision. The second, third, and fourth Saw films are releasing on 4K Blu-ray for the primary time on October 21 with Amazon-exclusive Steelbook Editions. After promoting out in August, all three are again in inventory for $35 every. You’ll be able to add the first Saw movie on 4K Blu-ray to your order for $14.79.
Unique to Amazon:
Every Restricted Version Steelbook comes with a transparent O-ring sleeve. Quite than simply replicating cowl artwork on the protecting sleeve, the O-rings have strategically positioned graphics that alter the look of the character featured on the entrance cowl. This successfully offers followers two completely different covers to show for every film.
All three Noticed movies include 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and digital variations with Films Anyplace help. The 4K discs help Dolby Imaginative and prescient and HDR10. And all the unsettling noises, grinding gears, and the various terrified screams will profit from immersive Dolby Atmos encompass sound. A number of new bonus options had been recorded for the Noticed Steelbook Editions to associate with the wealth of legacy bonus content material. Take a look at the superior packaging designs under.
$35 | Releases October 21
Saw 2’s sleeve and steelbook art revolves around John Kramer. With the sleeve on the case, Kramer is wearing an oxygen mask with a hood over his head. When you start to remove the sleeve, his hood and oxygen mask begin to pull away to reveal falling jigsaw puzzle pieces.
The back of the steelbook case shows pair of syringes. Anyone who has watched Saw 2 can guess why the syringes are on the back. There are a lot more of them on the interior art.
Director Darren Lynn Bousman refects on the second film in the series in two exclusive featurettes. John Kramer actor Tobin Bell also gives his thoughts on the franchise’s first sequel. In addition to those new special features, there are three legacy audio commentaries, and several other behind-the-scenes featurettes.
Saw 2 Bonus Features
- Audio commentary with director Darren Lynn Bousman and actors Donnie Wahlberg and Beverley Mitchell
- Audio commentary with Darren Lynn Bousman, production designer David Hackl, and editor Kevin Greutert
- Audio commentary with executive producer James Wan and writer Leigh Whannell
- The Scott Tibbs Documentary
- The Story Behind the Story
- Gregg Hoffman: In Memoriam
- Bits and Pieces: The Props of Saw 2
- Zombie: A Short Student Film by Darren Lynn Bousman
- New Blood: Director Darren Lynn Bousman Looks Back (Exclusive)
- Appreciating Life: Actor Tobin Bell on Saw 2 (Exclusive)
- Establishing Shot with Darren Lynn Bousman (Exclusive)
- Theatrical Trailer (Exclusive)
$35 | Releases October 21
Saw 3’s sleeve art showcases the creepy pig mask worn by a certain character in the early movies. When you remove the slipcase, the person beneath the mask is revealed, so you probably don’t want to show the case art to a friend who hasn’t watched it yet. The back of the steelbook case shows Jigsaw in a doorway, ready to ride his tricycle down the ramp and play a game.
Actor Tobin Bell and director Darren Lynn Bousman provide their thoughts on the third film in separate featurettes. If you like listening to the cast and crew of your favorite films talk about each scene, you’ll appreciate that the third film has a trio of legacy audio commentaries from previous Blu-ray and DVD releases. You can also take a closer look at the production with behind-the-scenes features about the traps and props as well as the writing.
Saw 3 Bonus Content
- Audio commentary with director Darren Lynn Bousman, writer Leigh Whannell, and executive producers Peter Block and Jason Constantine
- Audio commentary with producers Oren Koules and Mark Burg
- Audio commentary with Darren Lynn Bousman, editor Kevin Greutert, and cinematographer David A. Armstrong
- The Traps of Saw 3
- The Props of Saw 3
- The Writing of Saw 3
- Amanda: The Evolution of a Killer
- Darren’s Diary
- Deleted scenes
- Making Your Own Choices: Darren Lynn Bousman Looks Back (Exclusive)
- The Clock is Ticking: Actor Tobin Bell on Saw 3 (Exclusive)
- Theatrical Trailer (Exclusive)
$35 | Releases October 21
Noticed 4’s Restricted Version Steelbook may need one of the best cowl of the three. An enormous Billy the Puppet masks is illustrated on the back and front of the steelbook. Billy’s eyes can change colours because of the illustrated mechanisms on the O-ring sleeve. The inside artwork reveals the cluttered workbench the place Jigsaw tinkers along with his contraptions and information tapes.
Particular options embrace a pair of legacy audio commentaries, behind-the-scenes clips discussing the props and traps, and two new featurettes. Director Darren Lynn Bousman displays on the movie, and John Kramer actor Tobin Bell is interviewed.
Noticed 4 Bonus Content material
- Audio commentary with director Darren Lynn Bousman and actor Lyriq Bent
- Audio commentary with producers Oren Koules and Mark Burg, and govt producers Peter Block and Jason Constantine
- Darren’s video diary
- The Traps of Noticed 4
- The Props of Noticed 4
- Noticed 4 Music Video by X Japan
- Bonus deleted scenes
- Sport Over: Darren Lynn Bousman Appears to be like Again (Unique)
- My Work Will Proceed: Tobin Bell on Noticed 4 (Unique)
- Theatrical Trailer (Unique)
It would’ve been cool to get a new Steelbook Edition for the first movie, but it’s understandable why it’s missing. The Unrated edition of Saw released on 4K Blu-ray back in 2021, and you can grab a copy of the 2004 horror classic for $14.79 at Amazon.
The one different movies within the sequence with 4K Blu-ray editions are the three latest entires: Jigsaw (Saw VIII), Spiral (Saw IX), and Saw X. The tenth movie within the sequence truly takes place between Noticed and Noticed II, so Noticed X can be an excellent one to rewatch within the coming weeks when you wait to your preorders to reach. Spiral, in the meantime, is a spin-off starring Chris Rock that may be watched on its own–though it is not excellent. Like Spiral, the 2017 movie Jigsaw takes place effectively after the occasions of the unique seven-film series–10 years later, on this case–and is basically self-contained. That mentioned, you’d take pleasure in Jigsaw extra in case you watch the unique sequence first.
Blu-ray and DVD Field Units:
In the event you decide up the trio of preorders and the present 4 Noticed films on 4K Blu-ray, you are left with solely three gaps in your assortment. You would look forward to 4K restorations of Noticed V, VI, and The Ultimate Chapter to reach, as this appears seemingly now that extra than simply the primary film is on 4K. However in case you do not wish to wait, we might advocate both the standalone Blu-ray editions or the 10-Movie Assortment. Saw V, Saw VI, and The Final Chapter are $15 or much less on 1080p Blu-ray, and the Saw 10-Film Collection is accessible for $50 (was $65).
For an excellent cheaper possibility, you can seize these three films as a part of the Saw 7-Film Collection for less than $20, however in case you’re accustomed to watching the sequence on 4K Blu-ray, you might be upset within the video high quality. The gathering has seven films, however it solely comes with three Blu-ray discs, so a number of movies are compressed onto every disc. Additionally, you will miss out on bonus options and a few menu/setup choices.
The Saw 8-Film Collection is generally offered for $25, however Amazon has it for less than $18 proper now, so you might wish to go for this one as a substitute. This nine-disc set comes with 4 Blu-rays and 5 DVDs. Jigsaw is introduced by itself Blu-ray disc and DVD, and particular options are included on a bonus disc–but just for Jigsaw. The opposite three Blu-ray discs mirror the 7-Movie Assortment.
Whereas not excellent, the Saw 10-Film Collection is actually the most suitable choice relating to field sets–and not simply because it contains all 10 movies. Launched final spring to have fun the franchise’s twentieth anniversary, the 10-Movie Assortment comes with 23 discs. In contrast to the older Blu-ray field units, every film is pressed onto its personal 1080p Blu-ray disc and DVD. Which means you do not have to fret about overly compressed video information, and you will have entry to the particular options from the standalone Blu-ray and DVD releases. The primary three Noticed films even have further particular options DVDs, which is why the entire variety of discs is 23 as a substitute of 20. You will additionally discover 4 collectible artwork playing cards within the field. The discs are saved in an outsized plastic case, and the set is packaged in a cardboard field that includes one among Jigsaw’s ruthless contraptions on the entrance.
We would advocate the 7-Movie and 8-Movie Collections to those that merely wish to watch all the films and are not terribly involved about particular options and the variations between 4K and 1080p. The 7-Movie Assortment breaks right down to lower than $3 per movie, so it is fairly the discount at the same time as a bare-bones field set. And in case you’re solely actually excited by Noticed’s unique storyline, the $20 assortment has the Unrated editions of the mainline arc, from the franchise’s 2004 debut via 2010’s Noticed 3D, in any other case generally known as The Ultimate Chapter.
That mentioned, even if you’re one of many Noticed followers who considers the sequence a seven-movie sequence that led to 2010, the 8-Movie Assortment for $25 is perhaps price it to you purely to even have DVD variations of every movie.
As talked about, all 10 films are additionally available as standalone 1080p Blu-rays. The Unrated editions of the seven mainline films retail for $15 every and have matching circumstances with paintings showcasing one among of Jigsaw’s video games from the film. Bonus content material varies from one among Jigsaw’s video games to the subsequent, however the sequence has audio commentaries, making-of featurettes, retrospectives, brief movies, and different fascinating behind-the-scenes content material. The trendy trio of Noticed films are additionally on commonplace Blu-ray for reasonable, although the circumstances sadly do not match the originals.
Noticed followers may have an interest within the upcoming Billy the Puppet Funko Pop. The exceedingly creepy vinyl determine comes with its signature tricycle. You’ll be able to preorder Billy the Puppet’s Funko Pop for $15 forward of its September 27 launch.
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