The Spiral
A young pathologist seeks answers to the mysterious death of a friend and soon comes into contact with the same cursed videotape that caused the death of the friend's wife and son, which is haunted by the curse of Sadako, a relentless spirit.
Where to watch The Spiral in United States
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Where is The Spiral streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | AsianCrush, ARROW, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Arrow Video Amazon Channel, ARROW | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | AsianCrush, ARROW, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Brazil | Looke, Booh Amazon Channel, NetMovies, Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | wavve | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About The Spiral
The Spiral is a 1998 Japanese-language fantasy, horror and mystery film directed by George Iida. The cast is led by Koichi Sato, Miki Nakatani, Hinako Saeki. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 5.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on AsianCrush, ARROW, Tubi TV.
The Spiral was produced by Basara Pictures and made in Japan. It was released on January 31, 1998, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $13 million worldwide.
- Director
- George Iida
- Release date
- January 31, 1998
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $13 million
- Production
- Basara Pictures
The Spiral cast & crew
The Spiral was directed by George Iida.
The cast features Koichi Sato as Mitsuo Ando, Miki Nakatani as Mai Takano, Hinako Saeki as Sadako Yamamura, Shingo Tsurumi as Miyashita, Shigemitsu Ogi as Maekawa Keibuho, and Yutaka Matsushige as Yoshino.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by La Finca, cinematography is by Makoto Watanabe, and it was produced by Masato Harada and Takashige Ichise.
Is The Spiral worth watching?
The Spiral holds an audience score of 5.4/10 from 165 ratings, a more divisive fantasy films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy fantasy, horror, and mystery, The Spiral is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Spiral
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Cast of The Spiral
Koichi Sato
Mitsuo Ando
Miki Nakatani
Mai Takano
Hinako Saeki
Sadako Yamamura
Shingo Tsurumi
Miyashita
Shigemitsu Ogi
Maekawa Keibuho
Yutaka Matsushige
Yoshino
Daisuke Ban
Heihachirô Ikuma
Naoaki Manabe
Kobayashi
Naoto Adachi
Funakoshi
Eri Kakurai
Rieko Andô
Ryûichi Sugahara
Takanori Andô
Masanobu Yada
Junsa Buchô
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The Spiral — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Spiral in United States?
The Spiral is streaming on AsianCrush, ARROW, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The Spiral on AsianCrush?
Yes — The Spiral is currently available on AsianCrush in United States.
▸What language is The Spiral in?
The Spiral is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Spiral?
The Spiral runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is The Spiral rated?
The Spiral is rated NR. It holds a 5.4/10 audience score from 165 ratings.
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