'Saw V' and 'Saw VI' in the works

Tobin Bell
in 'Saw III'"Saw IV" opens Oct. 26, but Twisted Pictures is already planning to make two more installments in the popular series.

Director Darren Lynn Bousman, who's helmed the past three "Saw" sequels, is turning the reins over to David Hackl, according to Shock Till You Drop.

Hackl, a production designer and second-unit director on the past few sequels, has reportedly been assigned to direct "Saw V" and "Saw VI."

How many more outings will Jigsaw make? Producer Oren Koules told Shock Till You Drop that depends on two things: "Stories and fans - if we can keep great stories and if the fans keep coming. It's that combo."

(Jorge Sosa is a staff writer for the Hutchinson Leader. He can be reached at sosa@hutchinsonleader.com)