Amanda Young
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Amanda Young is a fictional character created by James Wan and Leigh Whannell and is an antagonist in the Saw franchise. She first appeared in Saw (2004) as a victim of one of serial killer Jigsaw's traps, in which she was portrayed by Shawnee Smith. Amanda's role was expanded in subsequent films, where she served as an apprentice to Jigsaw, with the goal of succeeding him after his death. Amanda has appeared in five of the ten films in the series. The character has gone on to appear in various other media, including video games and comic books.
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Amanda Young | |
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Saw character | |
First appearance | Saw (2004) |
Last appearance | Saw X (2023) |
Created by | |
Portrayed by | Shawnee Smith |
Voiced by | Tobin Bell (while using Billy the Puppet) |
In-universe information | |
Full name | Amanda Young |
Origin | Saw (2004) |
Classification | Serial killer |
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M.O. | High-level intelligence Vast resources Highly designed set of symbolic and invariably inescapable death traps, imitating those of the Jigsaw Killer |
Status | Deceased |
Amanda has primarily been seen as an antagonist in the films, in which she typically setting up inescapable traps for Jigsaw's victims. Despite this, she has become a fan favorite.[1] Amanda has been the subject of much analysis and criticism over the years. For her role as the character, Shawnee Smith has received a largely positive reception, leading to her recognition as a "scream queen".