Amanda Young
Fictional character from the Saw franchise / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Amanda Young is a fictional character created by James Wan and Leigh Whannell who is an antagonist of the Saw franchise. She first appeared in Saw (2004) as a victim to one of serial killer Jigsaw's traps, in which she was portrayed by Shawnee Smith. Amanda's role was expanded in the following films, where she served as an apprentice to Jigsaw, aiming to succeed him after his death. Amanda has appeared in five of ten films in the series. The character has subsequently been represented 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 crafts inescapable traps for Jigsaw's victims. In spite of this, she has become a fan favorite.[1] Amanda has been heavily covered through both analysis and critical evaluation throughout the years. For her role as the character, Shawnee Smith has garnered a largely positive reception, leading to her acknowledgment as a "scream queen".