Anton

Anton
Biographical Information
Appearances	Saw II: Flesh & Blood
Status	Unknown
Died In	Saw II: Flesh & Blood
Profession	Mercenary
Role	Minor Character
Reason Tested	Working as a mercenary Scarring other people's faces with corrosive acid
Relationships	David Tapp (arresting officer)† John Kramer (abductor) Michael Tapp (savior or killer) Unnamed brother

“	Now I just have to wait here, it's what he said, just wait here and my brother will be okay.	”
	— Anton tells Michael about his brother.

Anton is a fictional character from the Saw franchise. He was a minor character in Saw II: Flesh & Blood.

Biography

Terror

Anton was a mercenary hired to commit brutal acts of violence in exchange for money. His preferred method of instilling terror in his victims was to throw corrosive acid in their faces, permanently scarring them. He was later arrested by Detective David Tapp and sent to prison. After serving his sentence, he was released from jail. (Saw II: Flesh & Blood)

Abduction

Due to his crimes, he was eventually targeted by John Kramer, better known as the Jigsaw Killer. After his abduction, Anton was taken to an abandoned chemical plant and trapped in a cage beside a large vat filled with acid. An acid drip was suspended above a chain. This chain was strung over the vat, across the room, and secured the cage door. (Saw II: Flesh & Blood)

Michael Tapp's Test

Anton in his cage

When he woke up again, Anton realized that he had been kidnapped. A recorded message left on an answering machine confronted him about his crimes and subsequent conviction. It also informed him that the only person who could save his life was a reporter named Michael Tapp, the son of Detective Tapp, who was somehow responsible for his early release from prison. Michael had to destroy the chain securing the cage door because Anton held a key, which Michael needed to progress in his own game. However, he first had to find a valve to activate the drip. If Michael was successful, Anton just had to wait where he was so his brother, who had also been abducted, would remain unharmed.

Eventually, Michael reached the room where Anton was held captive. A TV turned on as he entered the hall, showing a mechanical ventriloquist puppet named Billy. The doll told him about Anton and his crimes and explained what Michael had to do to free him from the cage. While looking for the valve, Michael found himself on a catwalk above the room where Anton was trapped. He told Anton to hit a switch in his cage, which caused a bridge to be lowered, enabling Michael to go on. Eventually, he found the valve in a basement area and returned to Anton.

He directed the acid from the drip above the chain. If Michael turned the valve too fast, the acid from the drip would cause the acid from the pool to splash over, thereby scarring Anton. This carelessness would cause him to attack Michael, who would then be forced to kill him in self-defense. However, if Michael turned the valve slowly and carefully, the acid from the drip would destroy the chain and free Anton from his cage. Afterward, Anton would thank Michael for his salvation and hand him the key. Then, he would kneel and pray for the well-being of his brother. (Saw II: Flesh & Blood)

Personality

Anton was a ruthless individual who did not value other people's lives and earned his living by harming others. While doing so, he was eager to instill permanent fear in his victims, leaving no doubt about his sadistic tendencies. The only known person whom Anton genuinely cared about was his brother. While capable of feeling gratitude toward Michael if he saved him, Anton would also attempt to kill Michael if he accidentally burned him with the acid.

Trivia

• Anton's fate depends on the player's choice and does not affect the storyline any further.
• As he kneels to pray for his brother if Michael frees him from his cage unharmed, it can be assumed that Anton was religious to a degree.

Appearances and References

Films
Saw	Saw II	Saw III	Saw IV	Saw V	Saw VI	Saw 3D	Jigsaw	Spiral	Saw X
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