Spiral: From the Book of Saw

R18
2020
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93 mins
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Detective Ezekiel 'Zeke' Banks (Chris Rock, who inspired the idea for the film) and his partner (Max Minghella, The Social... More

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Spiral: From the Book of Saw | Ratings & Reviews

"If you weren’t excited about Chris Rock producing and leading a new Saw film, you had to at least be curious. Indeed, Spiral: From the Book of Saw does a fair amount of manoeuvring to warrant its attempt at refreshing the franchise, and it’s always commendable to see a comedian take their career in unexpected directions. Unfortunately, despite this potential for transforming the tired torture porn series, Spiral ends up being just another Saw film."

FlicksFlicks

"Considering that its lead actor is Black and that it's a thriller pegged to the issue of police immorality, the film confronts that theme in a weirdly untopical, almost garishly generic way."

VarietyVariety

"A legitimately frightening, if unevenly paced, detective thriller."

Hollywood ReporterHollywood Reporter

"It's not a waste of a concept, exactly, but it's not the reinvention that the franchise needs, either."

A.V. ClubA.V. Club

"The film's interest in any of the script's weightier themes only stretches so far before its skin begins to bleed at the seams."

IndieWireIndieWire

"Spiral is... that rarest of reboots - one that will satisfy series diehards and a whole new generation of horror nuts."

Total FilmTotal Film

"Poor old Jigsaw is probably rolling in his grave."

Slash FilmSlash Film

"The new spinoff is more crime thriller than horror movie, but it retains its infamous torture traps while adding clumsy social commentary."

ColliderCollider

"Seems primed to explore the present-day fight against police brutality, but it never lives up to that promise."

Slant MagazineSlant Magazine

"Establishes a new tone and style that signifies this entry seeks to break free from the mold."

Bloody DisgustingBloody Disgusting

"Not a game worth playing."

IGNIGN

"Torturously bad."

The GuardianThe Guardian

Spiral: From the Book of Saw | Details

Rating
R18, Torture & sadistic violence
Runtime
93
Genre
Horror
Country of origin
USA

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