When Lionsgate raked in over $55 million on a film that only cost $1.2 million to make, the next logical step would of course be to make a sequel to James Wan's "Saw." Fortunately (or unfortunately depending on how you look at it), in 10 years there have been 7 films, the last one being featured in 3D.

Over the years there have definitely been some significant changes in key crew, including both Wan and his writing partner Leigh Whannell both gone by the 2nd and 3rd installments respectively. Nevertheless, the franchise has been so successful that a few months ago Lionsgate claimed they were actively working on "Saw VIII."

So, in honor of the 10th anniversary of box office smash "Saw," here's our unofficial ranking of all the films in the franchise.

#7 - "Saw 3D The Final Chapter" (Saw 7)

At a time when 3D technology was everywhere, it probably seemed like a good idea to give horror film fans their own chance to experience one of the goreiest horror films in 3D. Sadly, however, the film is otherwise a complete throwaway in terms of plot. There is a bit of satire of the protagonist who has made a living off of a fake Jigsaw survival story, but aside from some poetic justice involving a fish hook in a woman's throat for keeping silent, "Saw" fans should probably avoid this installment.

#6 - "Saw IV"

This was arguably the most forgettable installment in the franchise as most of the film is spent tying up loose ends from the previous film. There's some interesting setup for the whole Jigsaw's ultimate plan, but most of the characters and plot is otherwise uninteresting. Even the contraptions (save for that last one with the melting ice) weren't that impressive. But being forgettable is better than being terrible.

#5 - "Saw V"

"Saw V" is just as forgettable as "Saw IV," save for it brings back the group games that originated in "Saw II." Group games in Jigsaw's world always make for eloquent poetic justice because of its window into group dynamics, but everything else in "Saw V" is confusing. Is John Kramer even dead? When did he come up with that? When did this even happen? What does Detective Hoffman have to do with anything anymore?" Sadly, these questions continue in the next film.

#4 - "Saw VI"

"Saw VI" would have been just as confusing as "Saw V" except the idea that John Kramer's ultimate plan was to take down a corrupt insurance company is too likable. Not to mention, it uses the same brilliant format at "Saw III" and tests one individual by forcing him to face those people he's affected in multiple ways. Also, a woman cuts off her arm. This was the first film to have a full blown missing limb since the first "Saw."

#3 - "Saw III"

It would only make sense that the three best films in the "Saw" franchise all were written by the original screenwriter and creator Leigh Whannell. In his final installment, there's a brilliantly fresh format to the contraptions and tests and an extremely intricate yet not confusing interconnectedness in the film. Additionally, there's a beautifully gorey brain surgery that involves a cracking open a skull. Finally, a collar contraption of shotguns aimed at your head might be the single most interesting fabrication created in the "Saw" franchise.

#2 - "Saw II"

This follow up to James Wan's divisive original could have gone south quickly, but thankfully it came out strong with a new fresh format for people to be tested by Jigsaw. Also, there's interesting group dynamics as each person picked for the test moves through the house. "Saw II" also has one of the most iconic scenes of human will in which one character cuts the skin off the back of their own neck to retrieve the number to a combination for a safe that contains an antidote.

#1 - "Saw"

James Wan should be proud of how well this first installment holds up ten years after it's release in 2004. It has a tightly written story, some elements of modern jump-scare fear, a good amount of gore, and rebranding of the serial killer/horror film villain. While some might argue that the pacing is anciently slow in comparison to the rest of the "Saw" films, it is the pacing that allows for a brilliant discovery on the part of two characters in one location. Telling an engaging one location story in film is hard, and Wan pulls it off.