![]() Nothing about this film is better, different, or more compelling than a prior Saw movie. The iconic Jigsaw voice is swapped out for a tired, secretarial Siri-sounding audio that is only a few small steps away from a muffled Pat from Disney Channel’s Smart House. The beloved Billy puppet from previous Saw films is replaced with a Punch and Judy piglet marionette. With the help of his new and not suspicious rookie partner Detective William Schenk (Max Minghella), Zeke finds himself trapped in a deadly game seemingly controlled by a new ‘Jigsaw’ targeting cops. Jackson), a retired police officer who left an impressive legacy in their precinct. Spiral: From the Book of Saw follows Zeke Banks (Chris Rock), a wise-cracking detective who works in the shadow of his father Marcus Banks (Samuel L. So this couldn’t be a total misstep right? Narrative Spiral We’ve kind of seen this “new Jigsaw” premise play out a few times now. That sounds cool, which would make you think that Spiral, a movie bolstered to be about a Jigsaw copycat, would theoretically be cool. Although the Jigsaw Killer is physically dead he can never really die as long as he keeps inspiring others. His gruesome methods garner a following and that collective is the hivemind that propels every outing forward. Where the Saw films lack in “main characters” they thrive in philosophy. I can’t name another nine films with a strict continuity outside of Star Wars (not sure “strict continuity” even applies here) or modern day Marvel. So why do people show up to see these films? Image Source: Lionsgate The main characters get ripped apart and replaced there is no emotional attachment, only physical detachment… over and over again. They build off each other and are not nearly as compelling as solo outings. The movies are meant to be watched in order. Our main antagonist dies in the third installment and pretty much every appearance you see of John Kramer (Tobin Bell) is a flashback. The “ Saw-verse” (everything is a universe nowadays) is a strange beast that defies the modern horror franchise formula. ![]() Fail and lose nothing, because these films require a minimal budget to create in the first place. Trick audiences into thinking it will be good, and continue your puppet-bicycle horror franchise. ![]() Inside any given movie theater is Spiral: From the Book of Saw, the ninth installment in the franchise and the second attempt at a Saw spin-off ( Jigsaw, 2017). Lionsgate, I want to play a game the rules are simple. ![]()
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