Spiral: From the Book of Saw
A thrilling, intense reboot of Saw series
About Spiral: From the Book of Saw
Released: 2021
Platform: Hulu
Rating: R
Run time: 1h 33m
Cast
Chris Rock, Max Minghella, Samuel L. Jackson, Marisol Nichols, Daniel Petronijevic
About Spiral: From the Book of Saw
Spiral: From the Book of Saw is a 2021 American horror film that serves as the ninth installment in the Saw film series. The movie follows a detective and his rookie partner who are investigating a chain of gruesome murders that are eerily similar to the city's gruesome past. Unwillingly entrapped in a deepening mystery, Zeke finds himself at the center of the killer's morbid game.
Making / Production
Spiral was directed by Darren Lynn Bousman and written by Josh Stolberg and Peter Goldfinger. The film was produced by Oren Koules and Mark Burg.
Actors
- Chris Rock as Detective Ezekiel "Zeke" Banks - He led a strong performance as the detective caught in the killer's twisted game.
- Samuel L. Jackson as Marcus Banks - He played a significant role as Zeke's estranged father.
- Max Minghella as Detective William Schenk - He effectively played the role of Zeke's rookie partner.
- Marisol Nichols as Captain Angie Garza - She played the role of Captain Angie Garza, Zeke's boss.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- Chris Rock, who is a fan of the Saw series, pitched the concept of Spiral to the producers.
- Spiral is the first film in the Saw series with neither Tobin Bell as Jigsaw nor a reference to the character.
- This movie marks the first Saw film to be rated R by the MPAA for "sequences of grisly bloody violence and torture, pervasive language, and some sexual references."
Quotes
- "I'm gonna tear you apart" - Detective Zeke Banks.
- "Jigsaw... I thought the Jigsaw killer was dead?" - Detective William Schenk.
- "You're too close to this, Zeke. You're not gonna be able to think straight until you can... put these pieces together." - Captain Angie Garza.
Music, Soundtrack
- "Spiral: From The Book Of Saw (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)" - by Charlie Clouser.
- "Hello Zepp + Overture" - by Charlie Clouser, from the original soundtrack.
- "You're on Your Own" - by Charlie Clouser, from the original soundtrack.
About Spiral: From the Book of Saw
A gritty thriller, Spiral: From the Book of Saw showcases Detective Ezekiel Banks exploring a twisted, gory murder mystery linked to a sadistic criminal's legacy.