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Entries in David Hackl (8)

Monday
16Nov2009

In case you missed it: 'Saw VII 3D' date set

DateMonday, November 16, 2009 at 12:13AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

A quick peek at the IMDb page for Twisted Pictures' next "Saw" film "Saw VII 3D" shows David Hackl's film will open in theaters Oct. 22, 2010. And yes, as the title suggests, it will be shot and released in 3D.

Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton return to write the seventh installment in the horror series. As you may have heard already, an eighth film will also happen. In fact, we'll "Saw" films as long as they make money.

Now, "Saw VI," the latest sequel, really tanked at the box office (the total currently stands at $27 million domestically), and Lionsgate recently blamed it on "Paranormal Activity." What a lame excuse.

So yeah, look for more Jigsaw and co. next year... and the one after that... and maybe even the one after...

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Friday
24Jul2009

Of course, 'Saw VII' is already set for production

DateFriday, July 24, 2009 at 7:55PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

With the release of "Saw VI" approaching fast, it's time to talk about the horror franchise's next installment, which, as you may already now, is going to happen for sure.

It's also going to happen very soon. According to Variety, Lionsgate has already greenlit the seventh installment in the series, with a production start set for January.

Returning to direct is David Hackl, who helmed "Saw V" and worked as a production designer on the second, third and fourth flick. Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton will also return to write the script.

The trade also said the five "Saw" films already collected more than $700 million worldwide. Sure, that's a bunch of money, but to be honest, the franchise has lost all innovation.

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Friday
24Oct2008

'Saw V' web reviews

DateFriday, October 24, 2008 at 9:55PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

It's that time of the year again. The last "Saw" installment opens everywhere this weekend, and fans rush to theaters to catch a glimpse of the latest crazy torture methods. Anyway, here's what online film critics say about David Hackl's "Saw V," which is certainly not the final chapter of the franchise.

• Cinematical's Peter Martin: "More than anything, Saw V feels like a watered-down, alternate version of the earlier films in the series."

• Ron Henriques at LatinoReview: "I've had it and this franchise is no longer about telling a good story, but taking my money which they have actually done with me since these films are not screened for critics and I paid for this one."

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Friday
24Oct2008

Review: “Saw V”

DateFriday, October 24, 2008 at 1:14PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Seen on: October 24, 2008

The players: Director: David Hackl, Writers: Patrick Melton, Patrick Melton, Cast: Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor, Scott Patterson, Julie Benz and Meagan Good

Facts of interest: This is the first "Saw" film directed by David Hackl. The previous ones were directed by James Wan and Darren Lynn Bousman.

The plot: Welcome to the fifth installment in the popular horror franchise. Jigsaw is dead, obviously, but he found a new assitant who continues his gruesome work.

Our thoughts: I’m not quite sure what the tagline for David Hackl’s “Saw V” really means: “You won’t believe how it ends.” How what ends? Maybe I’m missing something crucial here, but I couldn’t find anything ending in this fifth installment of the ultra-popular horror franchise. No, instead of ending, the whole thing starts all over again. Sadly enough, the fun is long gone…

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Monday
29Sep2008

New stills rock 'Saw V' web site

DateMonday, September 29, 2008 at 9:18PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

As we all know, the end of October belongs to "Saw," and because the Oct. 24 release of David Hackl's "Saw V" is approaching really fast, Lionsgate has posted a whole bunch of new stills from the film on the official Web site. Have a taste just above and click here for all of them.

Scott Patterson, Julie Benz, Meagan Good and Tobin Bell star in the film. Check out more pics here (via Joblo).

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Wednesday
17Sep2008

Watch a bloody clip from 'Saw V'

DateWednesday, September 17, 2008 at 4:05PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Somebody is in bad trouble in this red band clip from David Hackl's upcoming "Saw V," which hits theaters Oct. 24, 2008 (via Trailer Addict). Enjoy it!

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Thursday
28Aug2008

Interesting 'Saw V' poster pops up online

DateThursday, August 28, 2008 at 6:42PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Halloween is slowly approaching, and you know what that means: the return of "Saw." Yahoo! today premiered a new poster for David Hackl's upcoming sequel "Saw V," which hits Oct. 24, 2008. Scott Patterson, Julie Benz, Meagan Good and Tobin Bell star. Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan wrote the script. Enjoy the excellent one-sheet below.

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Tuesday
05Aug2008

Two new 'Saw V' pics now online

DateTuesday, August 5, 2008 at 8:54PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Yahoo! Movies just released two new pics from David Hackl's upcoming "Saw V," which hits theaters Oct. 24, 2008. You can check out one of the two stills just above. The other one is available right here. Specific plot details are unknown at this point, but with Jigsaw dead, it's time for somebody else to carry on his legacy.

Scott Patterson, Julie Benz, Meagan Good and Tobin Bell star. Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan wrote the script. You can watch the first teaser trailer for the film right here.

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