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Review of Saw V (2008) by Elvis F — 11 Oct 2010

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This Jigsaw Killer has more helpers than fucking Santa Claus.

This review of Saw V (2008) was written by Elvis F on 11 Oct 2010.

Saw V has generally received mixed reviews.

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