NEW YORK -- A horror film demented enough to suggest that its creators might have well benefited from extensive therapy as children, "Saw" boasts an undeniably original premise and clever plot machinations that lift it several notches above the usual slasher film level. While the proceedings unfortunately get sillier as the film goes on, this feature debut from director James Wan should be reasonably well regarded by fans of the genre and should achieve respectable returns on video, if not theatrically. Showcased at the Toronto Film Festival, the film arrives in theaters Oct.

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