Moments before, his apprentice, Amanda, was shot and killedtaking a chunk out of the killers legacy.

Jigsaw, which takes place roughly 10 years afterSaw III, shows Tobin Bells killer alive.

The plot even teases that he somehow cheated death to once again terrorize those undeserving of life.

Jigsaw, Saw, Tobin Bell as John Kramer

So, how exactly is John Kramer alive inJigsawafterSaw III?

Well, he isnt.

However, despite the endless teases, John Kramer did not cheat death.

Tobin Bell as John Kramer/Jigsaw

Audiences spend the movie watching victims from Kramers first game, as identified by the big spiral blender.

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Instead, the creative use of a prequel storyline has clearly worked wonders.

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After all,there are a ton of loose ends fromJigsawto wrap up.

PerhapsSaw XImight fix that?

Saw XIis set to hit theaters on September 26, 2025.

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