The Final Cut

The Final Cut is your ultimate horror podcast. Each season takes on a different iconic horror franchise, breaking down every film, kill, and twist. From behind-the-scenes trivia to in-depth storytelling, we’ll guide you through the blood, the philosophy, and the legacy of the world’s scariest films. Season 1 features the iconic SAW franchise, as Grace Cordell (REDRUM True Crime) brings Stuart Blues (British Murders) along for a deep dive into the traps, the terror, and the twisted genius that made this series legendary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the beginning, there was just a room, two strangers, and a sinister voice on a tape. In this debut episode of The Final Cut, join Grace and Stu, as they step into the grimy bathroom where the Saw franchise began. From the mystery of Jigsaw’s first victims to the iconic twist ending that redefined horror, we’ll break down the kills, the themes, and why this low-budget thriller changed the genre forever. Host: Grace Cordell, find REDRUM ⁠here⁠ Co-Host: Stuart Blue, find British Murders ⁠here⁠ Associate Producer: Liam Heffernan (⁠Mercury⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace and Stu explore how the game expands. In Saw II, eight strangers wake up trapped in a deadly house of horrors while Detective Eric Matthews confronts Jigsaw face-to-face. In this episode, we’ll dissect the infamous Needle Pit, explore the father-son dynamic at the heart of the film, and look at how this sequel raised the stakes—proving Jigsaw’s legacy was only just beginning. Host: Grace Cordell, find REDRUM here Co-Host: Stuart Blue, find British Murders here Associate Producer: Liam Heffernan (Mercury) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With John Kramer on his deathbed, his apprentice Amanda desperately trying to keep him alive, and a grieving father pushed through a gauntlet of brutal traps, this chapter is as much about suffering as it is survival. From the infamous Freezer Room to the Rack, every test is a meditation on life, loss, and Jigsaw’s twisted sense of justice. In this episode, join Grace and Stu as they break down every trap, every choice, and Jigsaw’s shocking final moments — the death that reshaped the franchise forever. Host: Grace Cordell, find REDRUM ⁠here⁠ Co-Host: Stuart Blue, find British Murders ⁠here⁠ Associate Producer: Liam Heffernan (⁠Mercury⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices