Between the events of 'Saw' and 'Saw II', a sick and desperate John Kramer travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for his cancer, only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable. Armed with a newfound purpose, the infamous serial killer returns to his work, turning the tables on the con artists in his signature visceral way through devious, deranged, and ingenious traps.

Following Jigsaw's grisly demise, Detective Mark Hoffman is commended as a hero, but Agent Strahm is suspicious, and delves into Hoffman's past. Meanwhile, another group of people are put through a series of gruesome tests.

Sore Throat: From the Book of Saw is a Saw franchise fan film made for educational purposes at Radford University. This film was to showcase editing, cinematography, audio design, and set design for an individual project. The film follows a young man named Ben who wakes up in an isolated basement to face redemption at the hands of the infamous Jigsaw.