‘Saw’ and Every Other Movie Coming To Peacock This Week

Subscribers to Peacock have a massive influx of content arriving this week featuring a heavy dose of horror alongside a few holiday treats. The streaming service is set to release almost the entire catalog of a major horror franchise just in time for the weekend. Viewers looking for something lighter can enjoy a British action comedy or a festive special from a long-running sketch show. This week guarantees plenty of options for movie marathons regardless of your genre preference.

‘Polite Society’ (2023)

Ria Khan believes she must save her older sister Lena from an impending marriage that she suspects is sinister. This British action comedy blends martial arts with Bollywood extravagance as the protagonist executes an elaborate wedding heist. Critics praised the film for its energetic style and the breakout performance of lead actress Priya Kansara. Viewers can stream this spirited adventure when it lands on the platform on December 16.

‘Saw X’ (2023)

John Kramer travels to Mexico for a risky medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for his terminal cancer. He discovers the entire operation is a scam designed to defraud the most vulnerable people seeking help. The infamous killer returns to his work turning the tables on the con artists through a series of ingenious and terrifying traps. This installment serves as a direct sequel to the first film and arrives on December 19.

‘A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special’ (2024)

The long-running sketch comedy show presents a collection of its most memorable holiday moments from the past five decades. Fans can expect a compilation of classic skits and musical performances centered around the festive season. This special often features beloved cast members from various eras celebrating Christmas with signature humor. The two-hour event becomes available for streaming on December 19.

‘Jigsaw’ (2017)

Bodies begin turning up around the city meeting each one meeting a uniquely gruesome demise. Evidence points to one man who has been dead for over a decade leaving police baffled. Law enforcement scrambles to chase the ghost of a man who owned the city while a new game begins. This revival of the franchise hits the streaming library on December 19.

‘Saw IV’ (2007)

SWAT Commander Rigg is abducted and thrust into a game where he has ninety minutes to save his old friends. The story runs parallel to the events of the third film revealing more about the legacy of the Jigsaw Killer. Detective Hoffman and FBI agents scramble to piece together the remaining puzzle of the killer’s grand design. Audiences can watch the mystery unfold starting December 19.

‘Saw’ (2004)

Two men wake up in a dilapidated underground bathroom with no memory of how they got there. A dead body lies between them as they discover they are pawns in a deadly game perpetrated by a notorious serial killer. They must solve puzzles and make impossible choices to escape before time runs out. The film that launched the franchise becomes available on December 19.

‘Saw V’ (2008)

Detective Hoffman is seemingly the last person alive to carry on the Jigsaw legacy. He must go on the hunt to eliminate any threats to his secret while five strangers face a series of traps together. The plot focuses on teamwork and the consequences of selfish actions within a group setting. This entry in the horror saga arrives on December 19.

‘Spiral: From the Book of Saw’ (2021)

A brazen detective and his rookie partner take charge of a grisly investigation into murders that are eerily reminiscent of the city’s past. Unwittingly entrapped in a deepening mystery the detective finds himself at the center of the killer’s morbid game. Chris Rock stars in this fresh chapter that brings a police procedural angle to the gruesome universe. The thriller begins streaming on December 19.

‘Saw II’ (2005)

Detective Eric Matthews captures the elusive Jigsaw Killer but discovers capture is just part of the plan. His son and several others are trapped in a house filled with nerve gas and deadly contraptions. The victims must find antidotes to survive while Matthews watches helplessly on video monitors. This high-stakes sequel joins the lineup on December 19.

‘Saw III’ (2006)

Jigsaw and his apprentice Amanda keep a doctor captive to keep the dying mastermind alive for one final test. A grieving father must navigate a series of torture devices intended to test his ability to forgive those involved in his son’s death. The narrative deepens the relationship between the killer and his successor. Horror fans can revisit this installment on December 19.

‘Saw VI’ (2009)

Special Agent Strahm is dead and Detective Hoffman has emerged as the unchallenged successor to Jigsaw’s work. The FBI draws closer to Hoffman forcing him to set a game in motion for a health insurance executive. The film critiques the healthcare industry through its visceral and punishing gauntlet. Viewers can stream this chapter starting December 19.

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