Spiral: From the Book of Saw

Released May 14, 2021

1h 33m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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Spiral: From the Book of Saw: Featurette - Casting Samuel L. Jackson

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Chris Rock Says ‘Spiral’ Is an “Eddie Murphy-ish Take” On the Brutal ‘Saw’ Franchise

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Spiral: Trailer 1

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Spiral: Rated R Trailer 1

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Spiral: Teaser Trailer 1

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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 Says

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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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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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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Shirley Li

The Atlantic

In trying to save itself, the Saw series got caught in a convoluted trap of its own making.

May 21, 2021

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Joonatan Itkonen

Toisto.net

It’s such a wasted effort that recommending even half of it feels hard. Wait for the inevitable Netflix run, and tune out when there’s half a film left. You won’t miss a thing.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 11, 2024

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Xero Gravity

Big Gold Belt Media

"Make us work harder. For Christ's sake, we're horror fans, this is not our first who-dunnit rodeo. The goods were given up way too early."

Rated: 3/5

Jul 8, 2024

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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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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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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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Spiral: Movie Clip - Old Man

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Spiral: From the Book of Saw: Featurette - Casting Samuel L. Jackson

1:42

Chris Rock Says ‘Spiral’ Is an “Eddie Murphy-ish Take” On the Brutal ‘Saw’ Franchise

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Spiral: Trailer 1

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Spiral: Rated R Trailer 1

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Spiral: Teaser Trailer 1

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Synopsis

Director: Darren Bousman
Producer: Oren Koules, Mark Burg
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
Runtime: 1h 33m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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