Saw V(2008)

Forensics expert Hoffman goes on the hunt in order to protect the secret that he is the newest person to carry on Jigsaw's legacy.

A franchise that started as one tiny, indie horror film has turned into a million dollar Halloween tradition. While the films are highly lambasted by critics, and the casual viewer alike, Saw still brings in the bread. With each film Jigsaw's legacy was heightened, and his story was brought further. With each film the hate and love both increased. The first 4 films all had one thing in common, Darren Bousman. Now in Saw V there is no Bousman. This time David Hackl is sitting in the directors chair. While, he was not the directer before he did work on the other films with Bousman, so he should have no problem, right? You probably expected me to say wrong, but no Saw V was actually pretty good. While the last 4 have not really been good films technical wise, they have been fun and entertaining films for the season. In Saw V a few new characters are introduced, and more loose ends are tied up. Once again using an abundance of flashbacks Saw has further divulged into Jigsaw's story. This time the main characters are not Jigsaw or his previous apprentice Amanda, they are two "justice fighters". However one is Hoffman, the man who took over Jigsaw's job in 4. With the usual Saw twists thrown in, this was a pretty neat Saw film. A fun theater experienced. Not recommended to close minded viewers who already hate the first 4.