The last Saw sequel, Jigsaw, arrived in 2017, and the new film, based on an idea by Rock, plays up the franchise’s thriller/mystery element, treating the story as a Seven-like investigation in which a crusty veteran and an enthusiastic newcomer must stop a demented individual. Despite the love of his dad, grizzled retired police chief Marcus (Jackson), Zeke has been a pariah amongst his fellow cops ever since, which does nothing to dampen his passion to bring down a masked killer who is kidnapping and torturing law enforcement officials - and then sending Zeke videos bragging about his crimes. Spiral introduces us to detective Zeke Banks (Rock), who has been assigned an eager new partner, William (Max Minghella), who is aware of his reputation around the force for being a rat after he turned in a crooked former partner. Even so, the main attraction will be the Saw concept itself, with bloodthirsty crowds excited for a fresh round of elaborate traps and grisly murders. Jackson, who plays his character’s father. Rock’s change-of-pace dramatic role should intrigue fans, and this ninth chapter in the franchise will also benefit from the star power of Samuel L.
Lionsgate releases Spiral on May 14 in the US - and in the UK on May 17, nicely timed to the reopening of theatres here. Chris Rock, who conceived this sequel and serves as executive producer, plays a vigilant detective on the madman’s trail, but the familiarity of the gross-out gore proves more deadening than horrifying.Ĭonsidering the seasoned hands overseeing the picture, it’s perhaps not surprising that Spiral is an act of careful brand management In Spiral, a mysterious copycat killer is emulating his hero Jigsaw by kidnapping those he considers deserving of death and then forcing them to engage in sadistic games thematically linked to their unpunished sins.
It has been 17 years since the original Saw, but the latest instalment doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel - or, rather, the torture device.
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