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Spiral: From the Book of Saw
2021 93 min United States of America R 18+
★5.1
Horror, Mystery
Director: Darren Lynn Bousman
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Description
Working in the shadow of an esteemed police veteran, brash Detective Ezekiel “Zeke” Banks and his rookie partner 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.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$23.22M
Worldwide:
$40.62M
Starring
Chris Rock
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Samuel L. Jackson
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Max Minghella
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Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
Spiral is generally viewed as a disappointing spin-off that fails to recapture the intellectual and structural rigor of the original franchise. While some viewers appreciate its brutal trap designs and detective-thriller aesthetic, the film is widely criticized for its weak screenplay, predictable mystery, and miscast lead performances.
| Production | The trap designs and gore effects provide visceral, creative spectacle that satisfies genre enthusiasts. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is criticized for being riddled with plot holes, generic detective tropes, and a lack of the series' signature moral complexity. | |
| Acting | Chris Rock's casting as a serious detective is seen as an awkward mismatch, leading to an emotionally hollow performance. | |
| Acting | Samuel L. Jackson’s role is frequently described as a marketing-driven cameo that adds little substance or emotional weight to the narrative. | |
| Direction | The film attempts a gritty, noir-inspired detective tone, but opinions are split on whether this atmosphere succeeds as a moody thriller or falls flat as a generic, poorly executed procedural. | |
| Pacing | The accelerated pacing is a point of contention; some feel the brevity helps the film's brutal momentum, while others believe it causes the narrative to feel rushed and underdeveloped. |