The Spiral (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1998, The Spiral is a thriller, fantasy, drama and horror film directed by George Iida, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Spiral stars Koichi Sato as Mitsuo Ando, Miki Nakatani as Mai Takano, Hinako Saeki as Sadako Yamamura and Shingo Tsurumi as Miyashita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Spiral has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $12.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AsianCrush and ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Spiral page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spiral tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Spiral (1998)?
- In US, The Spiral is available to stream on AsianCrush and ARROW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Spiral worth watching?
- The Spiral holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Spiral?
- The Spiral stars Koichi Sato, Miki Nakatani, Hinako Saeki, Shingo Tsurumi and Shigemitsu Ogi.
- When was The Spiral released?
- The Spiral was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.