Saw V
| Saw V | |
|---|---|
| File:Hoffmansawv.PNG | |
| Directed by | David Hackl |
| Written by | Patrick Melton Marcus Dunstan |
| Produced by | Mark Burg Oren Koules |
| Starring | Tobin Bell Julie Benz Costas Mandylor Scott Patterson Betsy Russell |
| Cinematography | David Armstrong[1] |
| Edited by | Kevin Greutert |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
Release dates |  October 24, 2008 November 1, 2008,  November 12, 2008 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Saw V is the upcoming fifth installment in the Saw film series. The film is set to be released on October 24, 2008,[2] following the tradition of the Saw films, being released every year on the Friday before Halloween. Unlike the previous three installments, Saw V will not be directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, but instead by David Hackl,[3] who was the production designer of Saw II, Saw III and Saw IV.
Production
Development
Saw V is being written by Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan,[4] and the film went into production after Christmas 2007.[5] Filming began on March 17 in Toronto[1], and principal photography concluded on April 28. Saw V finished filming by May 2nd and had started post-production.[6][1] Recently there have been released three behind-the-scenes photos of David hackl at the set of Saw V. [7]
Plot details
The plot details have not yet been revealed, although in an interview with IGN, Patrick Melton revealed that Saw V will explain what happened to Corbett, the daughter of Lynn Denlon and Jeff Reinhart, following the conclusion of Saw III that left her in danger.[8] An interview with Tobin Bell revealed that the origins of Billy the puppet and his red tricycle would be further explained after having the story's roots planted in Saw IV.[9] Also, in an interview on June 13, 2007, Tobin Bell teased that he would not be surprised if the character of Cecil made a reappearance, and that the pieces of flesh taken from the victims in the form of a jigsaw puzzle might be explained.[10]
According to director David Hackl, one trap can potentially kill the actor meant to be placed in it, and so paramedics will be standing by while filming; Hackl joked that the trap would truly test the actor, just like Jigsaw tests his victims.[11]
In the Saw IV DVD commentary, Darren Lynn Bousman stated that the glass box trap,[12] which was originally planned to be used in Saw IV, will be further explored in Saw V.[13] The glass trap was only shown, not used, in the final cut of Saw IV.
Lionsgate recently released a brief plot synopsis for Saw V that "Hoffman is seemingly the last person alive to carry on the Jigsaw legacy. But when his secret is threatened, Hoffman must go on the hunt to eliminate all loose ends."[14]
According to the producer, a theme of the film will be teamwork and it will thematically be like the original Saw. [15]
In an interview discussing a trap in Saw V, David Hackl revealed that Scott Patterson's character, Agent Strahm, would be placed in a trap that Hackl called 'the most dangerous' and 'elegant in its simplicity'.[16] There will be a total of seven traps in this film.[16]
In an interview with IGN, Julie Benz said that the character of Brit is a real-estate developer and that the character is corporate like a thorough-bred race-horse. She also revealed that this is the first film about which she ever had a nightmare.[17]
Saw VI
Costas Mandylor has signed up for the next installment in the horror franchise along with main character, Jigsaw, portrayed by Tobin Bell.[18]
Saw VI will be directed by Kevin Greutert, the editor on all the Saw films to date.[19]
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Tobin Bell | John Kramer / Jigsaw[20] |
| Julie Benz[21] | Brit[22] |
| Costas Mandylor | Hoffman[20] |
| Scott Patterson | Agent Peter Strahm[23][24] |
| Betsy Russell | Jill Tuck[25] |
| Mark Rolston[1] | Erickson[22] |
| Carlo Rota | Charles[22] |
| Greg Bryk | Mallick[22] |
| Laura Gordon | Ashley[22] |
| Samantha Lemole[1] | |
| Sheila Shah[1] | |
| Meagan Good | Luba[26] |
| Shawnee Smith | Amanda Young[27] |
References
- ^ a b c d e f OfficialSawNews.com. Retrieved 2008-02-01.
- ^ Lionsgate Publicity lists Saw V for October 24, 2008. Retrieved 2007-12-06.
- ^ SAW V and SAW VI Director Already Signed!, Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 2007-12-04.
- ^ Saw V at IMDb. Retrieved 2007-12-04.
- ^ SAW 5 Shooting This Xmas. Retrieved 2007-12-04.
- ^ Officialsawblog. Retrieved 2008-03-19
- ^ Behind-the-Scenes Stills From 'Saw V'!Bloody Disgusting Retrieved Wednesday, July 16, 2008
- ^ IGN: Exclusive Interview: Patrick Melton, IGN. Retrieved 2007-12-06.
- ^ ‘Saw V’ To Explain Billy The Puppet. Retrieved 2007-12-14.
- ^ B. Alan Orange (2007-06-13). "EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Tobin Bell's First Interview Since Completing Saw IV". Retrieved 2008-02-03.
- ^ Hackl Talks 'Saw V', Dangerous Trap!!, Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 2008-02-20.
- ^ Man in Glass Trap. Photobucket. Retrieved on 2008-03-08.
- ^ Saw IV DVD Commentary. Retrieved on 2008-03-08.
- ^ Arrow in the Head News: Saw V plot points
- ^ 'Saw V' Films 3 Different Endings, 'Saw VI' Talk and Videogame Details! Retrieved Thursday, May 15, 2008
- ^ a b MovieWeb interview with David Hackl and Betsy Russell
- ^ [http://dvd.ign.com/articles/875/875094p2.html Julie Benz Talks Rambo Dexter's girlfriend talks up her other psychopath boyfriend.]IGN Retrieved May 19, 2008
- ^ Actor Signs for more Saws
- ^ JoBlo.com: Saw VI news
- ^ a b Actor Signs for more Saws. Retrieved 2007-12-04.
- ^ Julie Benz joins the cast
- ^ a b c d e Lionsgate Publicity - Saw V
- ^ Ending Already Written for Saw V, Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2007-12-04.
- ^ Scott Patterson set for Saw V and Saw VI. Retrieved 2007-12-06.
- ^ Jigsaw's Wife Returns in 'Saw V'. Retrieved 2008-03-17.
- ^ Meagan Good Joins Saw V - ComingSoon.net
- ^ Smith & Pyle | It's Okay to be Happy
