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Saw VI
File:Saw VI Hand.jpg
Saw VI Poster
Directed byKevin Greutert
Written byPatrick Melton
Marcus Dunstan
Produced byMark Burg
Oren Koules
StarringTobin Bell
Costas Mandylor
Shawnee Smith
Tanedra Howard
Mark Rolston
Betsy Russell
James Van Patten
Peter Outerbridge
Jon Mack
Devon Bostick
CinematographyDavid Armstrong
Edited byAndrew Coutts[3]
Music byCharlie Clouser
Distributed byLionsgate
Release dates
Australia
October 22, 2009[1]
New Zealand
October 22, 2009[1]
United States
October 23, 2009[2]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Saw VI is the sixth installment in the Saw film series. The film, which began shooting on March 30, 2009, will be released in theaters on October 23, 2009.

Saw VI is directed by Kevin Greutert, who has been the editor on all the past Saw films to date. Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan, the writers for both Saw IV and V, have returned to write Saw VI.

Plot

On April 29, Liongate released a brief synopsis of the plot. Details revealed include confirming Agent Peter Strahm's death and Lieutenant Mark Hoffman continuing Jigsaw's work. The FBI is reportedly on Hoffman's trail. This forces him to set up another game. Jigsaw's overall scheme will also be finally understood.[4]

Cast

Production

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Poster for the Saw VI blood drive

Kevin Greutert, the editor of all previous films in the franchise will be the director for the sixth installment,[13] with David Armstrong returning as the cinematographer. Mark Burg and Oren Koules are returning as producers of the film with James Wan and Leigh Whannell, creators of the series, returning as executive producers. Charlie Clouser is also returning to compose the score for the film.

On Monday, July 20, 2009, the film's official motion-poster was released online, along with the tagline "His Disease is Spreading". The film's first teaser trailer was slated to be released at Comic-Con 2009,[14] with July 23, 2009 being the specific day it was released.[15] On Wednesday, July 22, the official theatrical one-sheet was debuted online, with another tagline, "The Game comes Full Circle."[16] The first clip from the movie, featuring the Carousel Room trap, was previewed at Comic-Con 2009.[15]

Writing

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Promotional Poster for the Saw VI

Saw VI is written by Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan, who co-wrote the script for both Saw IV and Saw V.[7] Saw VI began filming on March 30, 2009.[6]

It has been reported that Saw VI will be much more violent than previous films in the franchise.[6] Also, the film will have traps that pit victims against each other, similar to the mausoleum scene from Saw IV.[17]

It has been stated that questions about characters, such as Jill Tuck and Lieutenant Mark Hoffman, will be answered.[18] The actress who portrays Jill Tuck (Betsy Russell) has stated:

You find out a little more about if Jill is good or evil. Pretty much you'll know. I don't know if it was ever answered in the previous ones if I knew he was a killer. We will find out in this one that I do know that about him. We have an amazing love affair and I have a reason to be with him. She is definitely in the present main plot, as well as, flashbacks with more backstory to answer more questions.[18]

Also commenting on the film, Costas Mandylor, the actor who portrays Mark Hoffman, has stated:

Hoffman is sort of torn of becoming a mad man or becoming a guy that's more composed, coming from a pure place like Jigsaw. That's my character's dilemma; does he go fucking crazy or follow the rules of the boss?[18]

Co-writer Patrick Melton also stated of the film: "There's good pacing and finally theres a resolution. Finally."[19]

Cinematographer David Armstrong, also announced two new traps. Commenting on a "carousel room", he stated:

It's very carnival, playground-like. It's just nasty. [There are] spinning red lights in there. It's really overwhelming to walk in and look at because everything is spinning.[18]

In the same interview Armstrong revealed some details on something he called the "steam room", stating:

Also, there's one place called the Steam Room that's probably the best looking SAW trap of them all. It's big and expensive. It's got furnaces, fires and steam. It's muti-leveled. The most complex Saw. We had techno cranes flying through. It was pretty amazing.[18]

Casting

Several cast members have been confirmed including both Tobin Bell and Costas Mandylor as John "Jigsaw" Kramer and Mark Hoffman respectively.[5] It also has been confirmed that Shawnee Smith is set to return for newly filmed flashback scenes as Amanda Young.[6] Another returning character was confirmed on April 20, 2009 when it was reported that Dr. Hefner, previously featured in the fourth installment, will be returning for the sixth film.[8]

On December 8, 2008, Tanedra Howard, won the 2008 VH1 Scream Queens competition hosted by Saw actress Shawnee Smith. This guarantees Howard a role in Saw VI. Lionsgate made a public statement ensuring her a leading role in the film, although her character remains undetermined as of yet.[12] Peter Outerbridge has also been cast as the new character "William".[4]

Release

The film is set to be released in the United States on October 23, 2009, to follow the tradition of releasing each Saw film the Friday before Halloween.[2][20] It will also follow the tradition of being released in New Zealand and Australia prior to the US release on October 22, 2009.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Release schedule PDF
  2. ^ a b "Saw 6 (Saw VI)". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 2009-03-24.
  3. ^ "Director Kevin Greutert Talks SAW VI!". 2009-06-10. Retrieved 2009-08-17.
  4. ^ a b c "Saw VI Plot Details Revealed!". Retrieved 2009-04-29.
  5. ^ a b c "Actor Signs For More Saws". Shock Til You Drop. Retrieved 2009-03-24.
  6. ^ a b c d "Shawnee Smith Returns In Saw VI". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 2009-03-24.
  7. ^ a b c "Exclusive: We Interview 'Saw VI' Director Kevin Greutert!". FEARnet. 200-11-17. Retrieved 2009-03-24. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. ^ a b "New Confirmed Saw VI Casting". Bloody-Disguting. Retrieved 2009-04-21.
  9. ^ Cairns, Bryan (2009-05-13). "EXCLUSIVE! We Chat With 'Saw VI' Star Devon Bostick". FEARnet. Retrieved 2009-05-15.
  10. ^ "Saw VI Director Having "Mind Numbingly Complex"". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 2009-06-08.
  11. ^ "Hanging Out with the New Saw VI Cast Members". Official Saw News. Retrieved 2009-04-29.
  12. ^ a b "Tanedra Wins Scream Queens!". Retrieved 2009-03-24.
  13. ^ Saw VI news "Kevin Greutert To Direct Saw VI". Joblo. Retrieved 2009-03-24. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  14. ^ 'Saw VI' Motion Poster Has Arrived!
  15. ^ a b SDCC '09: First Official Clip From Lionsgate's 'Saw VI'!
  16. ^ SDCC '09: Hi-Res 'Saw VI' Official One Sheet Debut
  17. ^ "Official Saw News - Saw VI". Official Saw News. Retrieved 2009-03-24.
  18. ^ a b c d e "B-D Chats With the Cast and Crew of Saw VI, New Traps Revealed!".
  19. ^ SDCC 09: What to Expect from Saw VI
  20. ^ ""Official Release Date For Lionsgate's 'Saw VI'"". 2008-11-13. Retrieved 2008-11-16.


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