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i have seen some scary things in some movies... even in some of the worst movies, occasionally you'll find a great scene.
i think that is the measure of a truly successful movie, if it not only draws you in in character and plot, but immerses you inside the story as well. i think the terrifying thing about some horror movies is they are based on some sliver of reality. there is always that element of "hey, this could actually happen"
jaws is a prime example. people were terrified of getting in the ocean after that movie.
the plots of the saw films generally exist beyond the scope of reality, yet there is still some semblance of real fear that grounds you and keeps you on the edge of your seat. being kidnapped, drugged and strapped into some steam-punk/hellraiser torture device is not at all likely, yet people are actually mugged kidnapped and murdered everyday, so as twisted as these movies are, they are deeply seeded in our everyday experience.