Delayed Reaction: Saw 2

The Pitch: It'll be just like Saw, but with an actual budget.

How I Came Into It: I don't like the so-called "torture porn" movies. They don't scare me. They just make me feel nauseous (See my Evil Dead Reaction). I've been putting off these movies for a while as a result. I knew secondhand that Saw is the high point of the series and from there, it gives into the impulses to make it more shocking than clever. So, I made sure I had an empty stomach, a small screen, and ample distractions if necessary and gave this one a try.

Why I Saw It: (Club 50) This is a competent entry in the franchise. It has the exact things I was expecting: melodrama, a good twist or two, and plenty of inventive ways to torture people. If the thrill for you is to see something that makes you look away, then this is for you, pit of needles and all.

Why I Wish I Hadn't: On a physical level, I am not built for these movies. I just can't do it. If not for this damn project of mine, I'd never consider watching these (Sorry Hostel. You should've made more money). There's worse movies I'd happily watch over this. Naturally, that means I still have two more of these to suffer through. Fuck my life.

Verdict (?): Strongly Don't Recommend