The movie we’re discussing is “Saw IV”, which was released in 2007. It had intriguing filming locations including Toronto, Ontario, and Canada that served as the backdrop of this spine-tingling mystery and horror. This piece will delve into the details about the filming locations and share some intriguing trivia about the film.
Where it Filmed?
Saw IV was predominantly filmed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The film’s production also used resources from Cinespace Film Studios, located at 30 Booth Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The filming spanned a period from April 16, 2007, to May 30, 2007.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tobin Bell | Jigsaw / John |
| Costas Mandylor | Hoffman |
| Scott Patterson | Agent Strahm |
| Betsy Russell | Jill |
| Lyriq Bent | Rigg |
| Athena Karkanis | Agent Perez |
| Simon Reynolds | Lamanna |
| Donnie Wahlberg | Eric Matthews |
| Angus Macfadyen | Jeff |
| Shawnee Smith | Amanda (archiveFootage) |
| Bahar Soomekh | Lynn |
| Dina Meyer | Kerry |
| Mike Realba | Fisk |
| Marty Adams | Ivan |
| Sarain Boylan | Brenda |
| Billy Otis | Cecil |
| James Van Patten | Dr. Heffner |
| David Boyce | Pathologist |
| Kevin Rushton | Trevor |
| Julian Richings | Vagrant |
| Kelly Jones | SWAT Pete |
| Ingrid Hart | Tracy |
| Niamh Wilson | Corbett |
| Janet Land | Morgan |
| Ron Lea | Rex |
| Joanne Boland | Crime Scene Photographer |
| Zoe Heath | Lab Technician |
| Bill Vibert | Young Cop |
| Eric Gores | Matt |
| Devon Bostick | Derek |
| Tony Nappo | Gus |
| Emmanuelle Vaugier | Addison |
| Noam Jenkins | Michael |
| Mike Butters | Paul |
| J. LaRose | Troy |
| Oren Koules | The Man |
| Alison Luther | Young Girl |
| Kim Roberts | Nurse Deborah |
| David Webster | Dr. Steve |
| Sandra Manson | Nurse Patti |
| Shauna Black | Additional Voice Talent (voice) |
| Darrell Dennis | Additional Voice Talent (voice) |
| Tracey Ferencz | Additional Voice Talent (voice) |
| Catherine Fitch | Additional Voice Talent (voice) |
| Christopher Morris | Additional Voice Talent (voice) |
| Geoffrey Pounsett | Additional Voice Talent (voice) |
Trivia and Facts
- Mainly, the movie “Saw” from 2004 was filmed on Lacy Street, Downtown Los Angeles, California.
- Despite a limited budget, the entire film was wonderfully captured in 18 days inside a single converted warehouse in the industrial area east of Downtown Los Angeles.
- Every scene, from the scuzzy bathroom and hospital to the cop station and interior of Dr. Gordon’s home, was shot in this facility.
- Even a car chase scene was filmed inside the studio using stationary cars and a lot of smoke for effects.
- The warehouse where the film was shot is the Lacy Street Production Center, located across the LA River from Elysian Park.
- Several scenes featuring ‘Stygian Street’, referenced in the film, were in fact buildings around Downtown LA, reimagined with different names for the film.
- Finally, photographs used in the film for ‘Hotel Barfly’, where Dr. Gordon visits his mistress, was the Hotel Barclay, Main Street, a popular spot in films.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.653226
- Longitude: -79.3831843
- Place ID: ChIJpTvG15DL1IkRd8S0KlBVNTI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Toronto, ON, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Cinespace Film Studios – 30 Booth Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.6542869
- Longitude: -79.3425857
- Place ID: ChIJlcSvU3PL1IkRZFc0pPzuXC4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 30 Booth Ave, Toronto, ON M4M 2M2, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
