In the climax of the film, Detective Mark Hoffman, who has been revealed as the secret apprentice of the Jigsaw Killer, orchestrates the final deadly game while attempting to cover his tracks and frame another detective, Peter Strahm.
Throughout the movie, Strahm becomes increasingly suspicious of Hoffman’s involvement in the Jigsaw killings and begins to unravel the complex web of traps and puzzles left behind by the killer. He follows the clues to an abandoned building, where he confronts Hoffman in a tense standoff.
In a shocking twist, Strahm becomes trapped in one of Jigsaw’s deadly games, forcing him to make a series of life-or-death decisions in order to survive. Meanwhile, Hoffman watches from a hidden vantage point, manipulating the game and attempting to frame Strahm for the murders.
As the game reaches its climax, Strahm narrowly escapes death and manages to confront Hoffman, revealing his true identity as the Jigsaw apprentice. In a desperate bid to escape, Hoffman activates a final trap, sealing Strahm inside a glass box filled with water.
In the final moments of the film, Strahm struggles to free himself from the trap, but ultimately succumbs to drowning as Hoffman looks on triumphantly. With Strahm’s death, Hoffman believes he has successfully eliminated anyone who could expose his role in the Jigsaw killings, solidifying his position as the new Jigsaw Killer.
The film ends with a cliffhanger, as Hoffman sets his sights on his next victim and the legacy of Jigsaw lives on, ensuring that the deadly games will continue for those who are deemed unworthy of their lives.
Overall, the ending of “Saw V” is a chilling and suspenseful conclusion to the film, setting the stage for further twists and turns in the ongoing saga of the Jigsaw Killer and his deadly games of survival. Through its intricate plot and shocking revelations, the film offers fans of the franchise another thrilling and suspenseful installment in the “Saw” series.