Julie Benz to star in Hackl's 'Saw V'

Lionsgate/Twisted sequel to open Oct. 24

By DAVE MCNARY

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Julie Benz will topline "Saw V," the latest installment in the Lionsgate/Twisted Pictures franchise, set for release Oct. 24.

"Saw V" is directed by David Hackl, who served as the production designer on the second, third and fourth versions, and written by Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan.

Production began March 17. Producers are Mark Burg and Oren Koules; exec producers are Peter Block, Jason Constantine, Daniel Heffner, Stacey Testro, Leigh Whannell and James Wan.

Benz stars in Showtime's "Dexter" and will be seen next in comicbook adaptation "Punisher: The War Zone."