Spiral: From the Book of Saw

Spiral: From the Book of Saw

Year: 2021

Runtime: 93 min

Language: English

Director: Darren Lynn Bousman

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When a series of brutal murders mirrors those of the infamous Jigsaw killer, a seasoned detective and his rookie partner are thrust into a terrifying investigation. Detective Ezekiel "Zeke" Banks, working with his partner, must decipher the killer's twisted puzzles and stop the escalating violence. As they delve deeper, Zeke finds himself confronting not only a meticulous murderer but also a dangerous conspiracy that challenges his own beliefs and threatens everything he values.

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1

Fourth of July Parade Chase

Detective Marv Boswick participates in a lively Fourth of July parade when a thief unexpectedly slips into a sewer drainage pipe. Determined to catch the thief, Boswick embarks on a perilous chase that quickly escalates into a dangerous situation.

Fourth of July City Streets
2

Ambush in the Subway

During his pursuit, Boswick is suddenly ambushed by a masked figure wearing a pig mask. This shocking attack leaves him unconscious, only to awaken in a subway tunnel in a grisly predicament.

Subway Tunnel
3

The Dreadful Choice

Suspended in the subway tunnel, Boswick is confronted with a harrowing choice through a recorded message: tear out his tongue or remain, facing a deadly train. This horrifying ultimatum reveals the depths of his dire situation.

Subway Tunnel
4

Boswick's Tragic Demise

Unfortunately, Boswick cannot make his choice in time and is tragically killed by an oncoming train. His death sets off a chain reaction of investigations into the circumstances surrounding this horrific event.

Next Train Arrival Subway Tunnel
5

Investigation Begins

The following day, Captain Angie Garza assigns the investigation of Boswick's death to Detective Ezekiel Banks and his rookie partner, William Schenk. As they begin their inquiry, they realize the case bears chilling similarities to the infamous Jigsaw Killer's modus operandi.

Day After Boswick's Death Police Precinct
6

Fitch's Capture

In a parallel storyline, Detective Fitch, who had previously ignored a distress call from Banks, becomes the next victim of a gruesome trap where he must choose between self-mutilation or being electrocuted. The situation escalates quickly, leading to Fitch's untimely demise.

Unknown Location
7

Suspicion Among Officers

As the investigation progresses, some officers begin to suspect Banks may be involved in the cases due to his contentious history with Fitch. This growing suspicion casts a shadow over Banks and Schenk as they try to clear their names.

Police Precinct
8

The Sinister Box

A mysterious box arrives at the precinct containing a sinister pig puppet and a piece of skin with Schenk's tattoo. This unsettling clue directs Banks' team to a former butcher shop from Banks' childhood, tying personal history to their investigation.

Police Precinct
9

Discovery of Schenk's Fate

At the butcher shop, Banks and his team discover a tape recorder and a skinned corpse identified as Schenk. This grim revelation deepens their desperation to uncover the killer's identity and the motives behind these brutal acts.

Former Butcher Shop
10

Marcus Banks Abducted

As the investigation intensifies, Banks' father, Marcus, is abducted while searching for clues. This personal connection heightens the stakes for Banks as the lives of those he loves hang in the balance.

Warehouse
11

Garza's Fateful Trap

Captain Garza faces her own nightmare when she finds herself trapped in the precinct's cold storage, forced to sever her spinal cord to stop hot wax from burning her face. Despite her efforts to escape, the subsequent injuries are fatal.

Cold Storage
12

Banks' Escape

Captured and restrained in a warehouse, Banks contemplates an extreme act to free himself. Instead of sawing off his arm with a hacksaw, he cleverly unlocks his cuffs with a bobby pin, allowing him to continue his search for answers.

Warehouse
13

Confrontation with Pete

While navigating the warehouse, Banks encounters Pete, his former partner dismissed after a murder scandal. Together, they face a deadly mechanism that tests their resolve as a tape recording presents an impossible choice.

Warehouse
14

Schenk's True Identity Revealed

In a shocking turn of events, Banks discovers that Schenk is alive and has faked his death using a corpse. Schenk, now revealing himself as Emerson, exposes the twisted motivations behind the murders and aims to draw Banks into his vengeful scheme.

Warehouse
15

Final Ultimatum

Emerson presents Banks with a final, devastating choice involving his father. With a gun in hand and the fate of Marcus hanging in the balance, Banks is forced into a morally complex decision that will haunt him forever.

Warehouse

Last Updated: October 27, 2024 at 21:27

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