Quick Facts
DirectorGeorge Iida
Runtime1h 37m · NR
GenresFantasy · Horror · Mystery · Thriller
Release1998-01-31
Film
The Spiral
1998· NR· 1h 37m· Fantasy· Horror· Mystery· Thriller
A young pathologist unravels the enigmatic death of a friend, only to uncover a cursed videotape that claimed the lives of the friend’s wife and son. This tape, haunted by Sadako’s vengeful spirit, plunges its viewers into a relentless cycle of death. The Spiral (1998) masterfully intertwines psychological suspense with supernatural horror, creating a claustrophobic atmosphere that keeps viewers on edge.
1998-01-31
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Key Crew
DirectorGeorge Iida
ProducerMasato Harada
Director of PhotographyMakoto Watanabe
Original Music ComposerLa Finca
EditorHirohide Abe
Full cast & crew (21 cast · 9 crew)
Details
Released1998-01-31
Runtime1h 37m · NR
StatusReleased
StudiosBasara Pictures
Budget$3M
Box office$13M
LanguagesJapanese
CountriesJapan
Rating5.4/10 · 168 votes
Original languageja
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