![]() ![]() Spiral exists because Rock expressed his desire to be part of a new chapter in the Saw saga. Darren Lynn Bousman – director of Saw II, Saw III, Saw IV, and Spiral – describes the Emmy winner as a “true connoisseur” of the franchise. Rock isn’t merely a fan of the Saw film franchise. While Chris Rock might not be the first actor that pops into mind when you consider casting a Saw film (given he’s not usually associated with the genre), he’s actually the perfect choice. Zeke’s forced to consider all options in order to put a stop to the slaughter of dirty cops. The bodies pile up, Zeke’s intimate circle is threatened, and the killer (complete with a grotesque pig-headed puppet) seems to be able to get to anyone at any time. The fact William’s willing to dive into the investigation of a Jigsaw copycat targeting dirty cops also works in his favor in winning over Zeke. Zeke initially reluctantly accepts having to hang with this newbie, but begrudgingly grows to appreciate William’s work ethic. William seems like a straight shooter, the sort of detective you’d want backing you up if you were hunting down a twisted killer.Ĭaptain Angie Garza ( Riverdale’s Marisol Nichols) allows Zeke to head up the investigation, and bloody parts begin showing up along with messages confirming why the killer’s out for cop blood. Zeke’s assigned William Schenk ( Max Minghella) to train, and William’s eager to learn and unaffected by the level of hatred aimed at Zeke. The film focuses on Detective Zeke Banks ( Chris Rock), a cop who’s deeply disliked by his fellow officers for turning in his corrupt partner. In other words, it has everything a Saw fan demands plus the added bonus of an outstanding lead performance by an award-winning big-name actor. It’s a gory bloodfest full of horrifying traps that result in the detachment of multiple body parts from those unfortunate enough to be targeted by a Jigsaw-inspired killer. Spiral: From the Book of Saw isn’t a distant cousin of the disturbing horror franchise. I, quite wrongfully, assumed this addition to the franchise would be a little more arty/cerebral than its predecessors. I’ll admit I had higher hopes than I should have, given the pedigree of its cast. It’s pretty much exactly what you’d expect from an entry in the Saw franchise. Being back in a theater along with a socially distanced, mask-wearing group of about 10 people felt so incredibly normal that even if Spiral sucked it would have been worth sitting through the screening.įortunately, Spiral doesn’t suck. Spiral: From the Book of Saw has the honor of being the first film screened for San Diego critics since Covid-19 forced theaters to close and critics to rely on streaming links or DVDs. Chris Rock stars in ‘Spiral: From the Book of Saw’ (Photo Credit: Brooke Palmer /Lionsgate) ![]()
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