Spiral: From the Book of Saw

About Spiral: From the Book of Saw

Spiral: From the Book of Saw, directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, was released in 2021. Following in the tradition of the Saw franchise, this movie pushes the boundaries of the horror genre. The plot follows Detective Ezekiel Banks (Chris Rock), and his rookie partner (Max Minghella), as they take charge of an investigation into a series of gruesome murders that eerily mirror the city's horrific past. Unbeknownst to Banks, he is now at the center of the killer's morbid game.

Making / Production

The director, Darren Lynn Bousman, returns to the Saw universe after previously directing Saw II, III, and IV. The screenplay was crafted by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger, who have previously worked on other films in the franchise.

Actors

• Chris Rock: Playing Detective Ezekiel Banks, Rock brings intense drama and serious tone to his character, all while dealing with the physical and psychological horror unfolding around him.
• Max Minghella: Portraying the rookie partner Detective William Schenk, Minghella delivers a solid performance, effectively capturing the anxiety and uncertainty of a new detective in a city haunted by a twisted past.
• Samuel L. Jackson: As Marcus, the veteran police officer and father to Banks, Jackson demonstrates the hard grit and determination inherent in his character's fight against the chilling horror.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the ninth film in the Saw franchise.
• Chris Rock, a fan of the Saw series, proposed the idea of a new Saw film to Lionsgate, which led to this movie.
• Spiral: From the Book of Saw was initially set to be released in May 2020 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Quotes

• "I don't trust a guy who doesn't trust a pig." - Ezekiel 'Zeke' Banks
• "If there's nobody listening, it's like I'm talking to myself." - William Schenk
• "Jigsaw doesn't target cops." - Marcus Banks

Music, Soundtrack

• The original score for Spiral: From the Book of Saw was composed by Charlie Clouser.
• Clouser has previously composed music for all films in the Saw franchise.
• The soundtrack features a haunting blend of orchestral and electronic elements, adding to the unsettling atmosphere of the film.