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Spiral: From the Book of Saw

2021Movie1 h 33 minR

HorrorMystery
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Letterboxd2.0/5Metacritic405.0Rotten Tomatoes39%56%

A brutally violent, grotesque horror movie about crime and mystery.

Good for friends night · pure escapism · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · graphic violence bothers you

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Story

A new game begins.

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.

Feels like

  • Gory Slasher Horror
  • Police Procedural Thriller
  • Franchise Continuation
  • Sadistic Traps
  • Corruption Theme
  • Visceral Violence
  • Mystery Investigation
  • Dark & Bleak Tone
  • Formulaic Sequel

Cast

24 of 41

Crew

Directed by
Darren Lynn Bousman
Written by
Josh Stolberg, Pete Goldfinger
Produced by
Oren Koules, Mark Burg
Music by
Charlie Clouser

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 12, 2021 · 1 h 33 min · R

Released
May 12, 2021
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Horror, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$41 million
Available in
75 countries

Tropes

Sadistic Choice, Drowning Pit, Sarcastic Confession +9

  • Sadistic Choice
  • Drowning Pit
  • Sarcastic Confession
  • Police Brutality
  • High-Voltage Death
  • Door-Closes Ending
  • Cruel and Unusual Death
  • Go Look At The Distraction
  • Good Is Not Nice
  • Actor Allusion
  • Mythology Gag
  • Never My Fault

12 of 74 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Spiral: From the Book of Saw?"

Questions about Spiral: From the Book of Saw

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Spiral: From the Book of Saw?

HulufuboTVYouTube TVFXNow

In the United States, Spiral: From the Book of Saw streams on Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and FXNow. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 48 other countries.

Is Spiral: From the Book of Saw worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 5.2, Letterboxd 2.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 40). Audiences rate it higher (50 out of 100) than critics (40).

Will Spiral: From the Book of Saw scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 9 of 10).

Is Spiral: From the Book of Saw plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: mystery (8 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Spiral: From the Book of Saw use?

Sadistic ChoiceDrowning PitSarcastic ConfessionPolice BrutalityHigh-Voltage DeathDoor-Closes EndingCruel and Unusual DeathGo Look At The DistractionGood Is Not NiceActor AllusionMythology GagNever My Faultand 62 more

TV Tropes lists 74 tropes for it, including Sadistic Choice, Drowning Pit, and Sarcastic Confession.