Spiral: From the Book of Saw

R

Released May 14, 2021

1 hr. 33 min.

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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A criminal mastermind unleashes a twisted form of justice in Spiral, the terrifying new chapter from the book of Saw. Working in the shadow of his father, an esteemed police veteran (Samuel L. Jackson), brash Detective Ezekiel "Zeke" Banks (Chris Rock) and his rookie partner (Max Minghella) take charge of a grisly investigation into murders that are eerily reminiscent of the city's gruesome past. Unwittingly entrapped in a deepening mystery, Zeke finds himself at the center of the killer's morbid game.

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Critics Consensus

Spiral: From the Book of Saw suggests an interesting new direction for the Saw franchise, even if the gory sum is rather less than its parts.

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Audience Consensus

The story's somewhat predictable and the ending may disappoint, but this new beginning for the Saw franchise delivers enough of the good stuff to keep fans satisfied.

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Engin O

Pretty solid saw movie, harkens back to the early entries with more focus on the detective perspective and the soapy twisty story. I liked it a lot, hope to see more.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/21/23

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Mimi L

Hmm, I'd watch it again..

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/20/22

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tavin

movie was really good I'm interested in seeing how they're going to continue the sequel

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/03/21

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Jason

good to see Chris Rock!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/02/21

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James P

Chris rock did really good but the saw movies always have a good twist

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/02/21

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Joshua

I think it was a great entry to the saw franchise!! Different route & Different characters give it new life imo.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/27/21

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Darren Bousman

Director

Chris Rock

Detective Zeke Banks

Max Minghella

Detective William Schenk

Samuel L. Jackson

Marcus Banks

Marisol Nichols

Captain Angie Garza

Dan Petronijevic

Detective Marv "Boz" Boswick

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Spiral: Opening Scene

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Mark Kermode

Kermode & Mayo's Film Review

I like being scared; what I don't particularly like is being grossed or winced out.

May 24, 2021

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tt stern-enzi

WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH)

I have to admit, I liked this film...and a great opportunity to get back into a theater.

May 24, 2021

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

Director Darren Lynn Bousman, on his fourth Saw film, keeps things fresh while also nodding, via the pig mask and a scene involving handcuffs and a hacksaw, to where it all began in 2004.

Rated: 3/5

May 24, 2021

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Cris Parker

3C Films (Youtube)

The real trap was presenting something new, only to be given the same formulaic Saw movie once again. The added humor and talent does make this better than most Saw entries.

Aug 9, 2023

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Manuel São Bento

MSB Reviews

Spiral might offer enough blood, gore, and brutal traps/murders to fans of the franchise, but overall it's still just another lazy, predictable take on the SAW formula. A strong yet abrupt ending doesn't compensate for such dull storytelling.

Rated: D+

Jul 24, 2023

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Maggie Lovitt

Millennial Falcon Reviews

Just as the Jigsaw Copycat Killer leaves spirals at his crime scenes, Spiral will leave you spiraling.

Rated: B

Mar 27, 2023

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Synopsis

A criminal mastermind unleashes a twisted form of justice in Spiral, the terrifying new chapter from the book of Saw. Working in the shadow of his father, an esteemed police veteran (Samuel L. Jackson), brash Detective Ezekiel "Zeke" Banks (Chris Rock) and his rookie partner (Max Minghella) take charge of a grisly investigation into murders that are eerily reminiscent of the city's gruesome past. Unwittingly entrapped in a deepening mystery, Zeke finds himself at the center of the killer's morbid game.

Director: Darren Bousman
Executive Producer: Daniel Jason Heffner, Chris Rock, James Wan, Leigh Whannell, Stacey Testro, Jason Constantine, Gregg Hoffman, Kevin Greutert
Screenwriter: Josh Stolberg, Pete Goldfinger
Distributor: Lionsgate
Production Co: Twisted Pictures
Rating: R (Grisly Bloody Violence|Brief Drug Use|Pervasive Language|Some Sexual References|Torture)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 14, 2021, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 13, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $23.2M
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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