Director David Hackl (1973)

Dangerous(2021), an action thriller helmed by David Hackl, was distributed in the United States and United Kingdom by Lionsgate. Reviews from critics were not favorable, citing issues with the plot and action. Dylan Forrester, a former assassin and psychopath, is trying to contain his urges with prescribed depressants under the care of Dr. Alderwood. He leaves his parole behind to travel to Guardian Island, which belongs to his family, in an effort to make amends. His mother, Linda Forrester, holds disdain for him due to his true nature and persuades him to leave. Meanwhile, Agent Shaughnessy doggedly pursues Dylan for ...

The horror film Saw V (2008), directed by David Hackl in his directorial debut, features a screenplay written by Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan. The story follows convicted killer Seth Baxter, who awakens chained to a table beneath a pendulum blade. Despite being told he can release himself, the blade still cuts him in half as someone watches through a hole in the wall. Meanwhile, FBI agent Peter Strahm manages to escape from the room where Detective Hoffman had locked him up. However, he is then attacked by a figure ...