Film Theory: Jigsaw was RIGHT! (Saw Movies)

Summary by Krater

This video examines whether Jigsaw's philosophy in the Saw franchise—that inflicting severe trauma helps people appreciate life—is supported by real-world psychology, concluding that while some trauma survivors report positive growth, the typical psychological result of trauma is negative, meaning Jigsaw is ultimately wrong.

From the video

Answers: Is Jigsaw right about trauma and suffering in the Saw franchise?

• Saw franchise
• Jigsaw's motivation
• Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy of suffering
• Post-traumatic growth index
• Psychological impact of trauma

What it concludes

• Society evaluates actions based on intention rather than consequence.
• Nietzsche believed that the results determine the right action.
• Most survivors of trauma report positive changes in their lives.
• The typical result of a traumatic event is insecurity, depression, grief, and post-traumatic stress.
• Jigsaw is wrong because the actual result of trauma is usually negative rather than positive growth.