10/4/2023 0 Comments Spiral saw summary![]() In so doing, Spiral exists in a much larger playing field than normal and seems more connected to the real world. Rather than focus on the tortuous and often claustrophobic experience of the film’s victims, Spiral instead follows Zeke and his fellow detectives as they try to solve the case and catch the killer. It would’ve been very easy (and probably tempting) to follow the usual Saw formula completely, especially since director Darren Lynn Bousman has plenty of experience: he directed many of the films within the franchise, including some fan favorites like Saw II(2005) and Saw III(2006). One of the strengths of Spiral comes from its bravery to take the franchise in a new direction. At one point, Zeke claims that this killer is completely different from the original because “Jigsaw never targeted cops.” Uhm, I think Eric Matthews ( Donnie Wahlberg), Allison Kerry ( Dina Meyer), Daniel Rigg ( Lyriq Bent), Mark Hoffman ( Costas Mandylor), and others might disagree. This new serial killer who is mimicking Jigsaw’s old routine has a singular focus: to root out and punish corruption in the police force. ![]() Jackson) is a retired former police chief whose stellar reputation within the department hangs over Zeke like one of the buckethead traps from 2017’s Jigsaw. We also learn that Zeke’s father, Marcus Banks ( Samuel L. And based on some of the cruel treatment he receives from other cops, it seems wise not to trust them. It follows Detective Ezekiel “Zeke” Banks ( Chris Rock), a cynical detective whose history of turning in corrupt cops has made it difficult for him to trust his co-workers. Unfortunately, Spiral doesn’t live up to the expectations of this set-up, nor does it engage in much of what makes the franchise fun.Īs the full title suggests, Spiral: From the Book of Saw is not a traditional Saw sequel, but rather a story that takes place in the same universe as the other films in the series. That being said, all of my fellow fans of the Saw franchise will be happy to hear that Spiral takes part in the proud Saw tradition of opening with a fairly gore-happy scene. I’m not going to say what exactly is involved in this trap, or whether or not Boz makes it out with all of his limbs intact, you’ll have to go see Spiral for that information. Boz is knocked out by a person in a pig mask and wakes up to find himself in a deadly trap that forces him to pay for his false witness testimonies and “rail-roading” of innocent people accused of crimes. ![]() Very quickly, Boz learns that his presence at the crime was not so coincidental rather, he was purposefully led down into the tunnel by a new serial killer, inspired by John Kramer, AKA the Jigsaw Killer ( Tobin Bell). Almost immediately, the celebrations turn sour, as a man dressed in a grimy Uncle Sam costume steals a woman’s pocketbook and runs away, disappearing down an ominous shaft hidden behind one of the festival booths.ĭetective Marve “Boz” Boswick ( Dan Petronijevic) happens to be on the scene and pursues the man, following him down the shaft and into an active subway tunnel. Fireworks explode across the opening frame before the camera pans down, revealing a Fourth of July festival. ![]() Spiral: From the Book of Saw Review Warning: Spoilers Ahead!Īs the full title suggests, Spiral: From the Book of Saw is not a traditional Saw sequel, but rather a story that takes place in the same universe as the other films in the series.ĭarren Lynn Bousman’s Spiral: From the Book of Saw(2021) begins with a literal bang. ![]()
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