• Horror
• Mystery

Spiral: From the Book of Saw 2021

Set within the Saw universe but acts largely as a standalone spin‑off: a Jigsaw-style copycat targets corrupt cops in Zeke’s precinct. The film blends horror‑thriller with a police procedural, borrowing tonal influence from Se7en more than typical Saw entries . Zeke Banks is a lone‑wolf detective relaunching his career alongside his rookie partner William (Minghella), amid tension with his old‑guard father (Jackson) .🧩 Spoiler-Free Plot Summary In a city plagued by corruption, veteran detective Zeke Banks (Chris Rock) is assigned to a grisly new case involving a murdered police officer. As more victims—each connected to the police department—start turning up, it's clear a Jigsaw-inspired killer is on the loose. Teamed with a rookie partner, Zeke finds himself at the center of a disturbing game. The killer seems to be targeting corrupt cops, using elaborate traps reminiscent of the original Jigsaw’s work. But this new killer has a different motive—justice, not just punishment. As Zeke races against time, he uncovers hidden secrets within his own department and must confront his past, his relationships, and a killer who knows him better than he realizes.🧪 Critics Rotten Tomatoes: 38% Tomatometer, with a 75% positive audience score. Metacritic: Score of 40/100 indicating mixed or average reviews. Reviews: Roger Ebert: Expressed disappointment in wasted potential: traps felt uninspired, tonal shifts felt jarring. Bloody Disgusting: Praised its attempt to refresh the franchise and focus on corruption in policing, though acknowledged it may polarize hardcore Saw fans. Film Music Central / Fantasy Review: Called it disjointed, with underdeveloped tone and predictable twists.💬 Audience Feedback & Box Office Buzz Fan discussions often called it the weakest franchise entry:“Spiral is now the lowest grossing Saw film domestically as well as worldwide.” Even with a high-profile cast, many saw it as a missed opportunity commercially and creatively🎯 Common Praise Chris Rock’s dramatic performance – a bold casting choice that paid off for some. Attempt to evolve the franchise – by shifting focus from gore to narrative and theme. Production design and grim tone – felt familiar yet polished.⚠️ Common Criticisms Uninspired traps – lacking the creativity of earlier Saw entries. Predictable twist – easily guessed by seasoned fans. Tone inconsistency – struggling to balance horror, satire, and serious drama. Underdeveloped characters – especially side roles and the antagonist.📚 Box office performance Spiral: From the Book of Saw (2021) earned approximately $40.6 million worldwide, with about $23.2 million domestically (United States and Canada) and roughly $17.4 million in international markets. It remains the lowest-grossing installment in the Saw franchise. By comparison, previous entries like Jigsaw (2017) grossed over $104 million globally, and other films such as Saw III and Saw IV each made between $139–165 million at the worldwide box office.🎬 Conclusion – Spiral: From the Book of Saw (2021) Spiral aimed to reboot the Saw franchise with a fresh perspective, focusing on police corruption and justice through the lens of a copycat killer. Despite an intriguing premise and star power from Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson, the film struggled with uneven tone, underwhelming traps, and a predictable twist. While it offered a different flavor from previous Saw entries—leaning more into crime thriller than pure horror—it ultimately fell short for many fans and critics. As a standalone, it’s a bold but flawed experiment; as a franchise entry, it lacks the impact and ingenuity of the original films. Read More

• 2021
• 1 h : 33 min
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