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Salesrank: 27800
Released: February 19, 2008 |
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
AN ALL NEW DESCENT INTO TERROR FROM THE DIRECTOR AND STAR OF HATCHET
Joel David Moore stars with Zachary Levi (Chuck) and Amber Tamblyn (Joan of Arcadia and THE GRUDGE 2) in the harrowing story of a shy and possibly disturbed telemarketer/painter, his arrogant longtime friend and boss, and the carefree new co-worker whose love may offer a portrait of normalcy. But in a life scarred by dark secrets, can the truth be the most horrifying pose of all? Tricia Helfer of Battlestar Gallactica co-stars in this acclaimed psychological shocker co-directed by Adam Green and Moore that FrightFest hailed as "almost unbearably tense... a Hitchcock-tail of precision direction and startling imagery packing a final shock punch!"
Description of Spiral:
A moody, low-key indie about isolation and obsession, Spiral marks a reunion of star and co-writer Joel David Moore and co-director Adam Green, whose previous effort was the spastic slasher tribute Hatchet. Moore is very effective as Mason, a withdrawn loner whose penchant for painting portraits of women may hint at a darker secret. An outcast at his dreary day job, he finds a sympathetic friend in a new co-worker (Amber Tamblyn), but Mason's peculiarities soon leave their mark on the relationship. As subdued and thoughtful as Hatchet was crass and loud, Spiral succeeds at creating an unsettling atmosphere (aided in no small part by the ceaseless gloom of its Seattle locations), and if the twist ending isn't terribly surprising, the picture as a whole is an admirable attempt at a thriller driven by psychology rather than pure terror. The DVD includes commentary by Green, Moore, Tamblyn, co-star Zachary Levi (Chuck), co-writer and producer Jeremy Boreing, and director of photography Will Barrett, as well as a making-of featurette and three behind-the-scenes promotional pieces filmed for the Starz Network. --Paul Gaita
Spiral Reviews:
Pure Genius 
2009-10-09 - Spiral was nothing short of genius.
The acting was amazing especially by David Joel Moore who also starred in Hatchet another of Adam Green's films.
Some might think the movie a bit slow but I see it as building a foundation and great Character development something you don't see enough in a lot of films lately. Moore plays Mason, an introverted and emotionally disturbed man who goes to work at a drab job and also leisurely loves to paint.He loves to paint beautiful women. Amber Tamblyn plays the new girl "Amber"at Mason's place of employment and she for some reason is drawn to him' after a few lunch time meetings Mason starts painting Amber when she visits his Apartment " One that holds many secrets" .
They strike up an friendship that leads to somewhat of a love affair.
This is when it all starts to unravel..
What ensues next is intense and I couldn't stop watching.The story is amazing and the ambiguous nature of some of the content is also genius because it allows us to come to our own conclusion. There is a line in the film that I can't get out of my head, It's when Mason is talking to his brother Berkley "Zackary Levi", the line is " How do you know if Their real or not?" It sounds like nothing now but watch the film and you will see. it was heart breaking and chilling all in one.This is a film that will stay with you long after you are finished watching it.
Hitchcok+Adam Green+Joel David Moore+Zachary Levi+Amber Tamblyn+Suspense= A masterpiece of suspense
2009-08-04 - Adam Green and Joel David Moore, fresh off of HATCHET go on to make SPIRAL. Joel David Moore, Zachary Levi and Amber Tamblyn make some of the greatest performances of their careers. I give this movie 5 out of 5 stars! Long live Green and Moore!
Much better than expected
2009-05-18 - I watched this movie without a clue what to expect and no knowledge of its subject matter. I was delighted to find a smart psychological thriller with great acting and a smart script. This is a sleeper, and deserves much more praise than its getting here.
I saw someone criticized this movie because its executive producers are in it? Wow! Woody Allen appeared in all of his early films. What does that have to do anything?
Why don't you watch the film and judge the quality of the product and worry a little less about weather or not the director has a roll in it. Kevin Smiths' movies were not hindered by his appearance in them. I find this observation to be ridiculous.
Watch this film and decide for yourself. I enjoyed it
Spiral Is A Thought-Provoking Suspense Thriller
2009-05-11 - I have always been a Zachary Levi fan, but I must say that after watching Spiral, I am now, very much, a Joel David Moore fan. Typically this is not a film genre that I usually watch, but I enjoyed Spiral immensely. I can usually figure out the ending of a story line, but just when I thought I had this one figured out, it took a different turn. If you like suspense without the gore, you should enjoy this film. I have watched it twice now since I purchased it and I will probably watch it again sometime in the future.
Great study in descent 
2008-10-13 - This is a film with excellent acting, far above the usual serial killer, slasher teenage horror fare. Think of this more as a Hitchcock film than a mindless modern thriller. The visuals and emotional performance really stuck with me. Definitely worthy of you consideration, but not easy viewing.
