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You Won’t Recognize the Saw Franchise—Here’s the Shocking Evolution Behind the Chainsaws! If you grew up fearing the eerie whir of a chainsaw in a horror franchise, think again. The Saw franchise has evolved far beyond the :shocking, over-the-top gore of its early films. While its roots are steeped in shocking violence and psychological terror, the evolution of its weapon of choice—the chainsaw—tells a fascinating, lesser-known story of reinvention and cultural impact. ### From Psychological Horror to Chainsaw Epic The original Saw films, starting in 2003, leaned heavily on cerebral scares and moral dilemmas. Chainsaws appeared as tools of last-ditch escape or symbolic torture—but rarely the central weapon. The franchise’s disturbing charm came from unpredictable plot twists, gut-wrenching choices, and psychological depth.