The traps and puzzles were designed to be both terrifying and thought-provoking. The iconic "reverse bear trap" makes a return in Saw 2, along with new and innovative traps that raise the stakes for the characters.
Saw 2 takes place shortly after the events of the first film. Detective Eric Matthews (Donnie Wahlberg) is investigating the disappearance of his partner, David Tapp (Angus Macfadyen). As Eric searches for clues, he discovers that his son, Daniel (Erik Knudsen), has been kidnapped by Jigsaw (Tobin Bell). Daniel finds himself trapped in a series of gruesome games, designed by Jigsaw to test his survival instincts.
The success of Saw 2 can be attributed to the vision of director Darren Lynn Bousman and the creative team behind the film. The movie was shot on a relatively low budget of $4 million, but it grossed over $87 million worldwide.