Saw Structure

The structure of Saw may look complex, but the Screenplay Summary clarifies how use flashbacks to fill in the back stories about Lawrence, Adam, Det. Tapp, Zep and the Jig-Saw Killer. Saw begins deep into the story. In fact, from the Inciting Incident in Act I throughout most of Act II, Saw is flashback. But, Lawrence and Adam are never far from our minds because of strategic interjected Scenes to remind us where they are. Nevertheless, even though Lawrence and Adam are chained and immobile, they perform a remarkable number of discoveries that drive the flashback story. Act III develops into multiple pursuit-rescue Scenes - it never lets up.