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Spiral (1999)

Original title: らせん

1999-07-01 · 45m · JA
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Spiral is the sequel to the TV drama The Ring: The Final Chapter, based on the novel Spiral by Koji Suzuki. In a potent brew that is frightening audiences, this new type of horror blends traditional Japanese occult-like myths and curses with present-day elements such as viruses, genetic engineering and cloning. Six people die in an office building where a murder once took place. When the authorities investigate the scene of the odd incident, they find the fingerprints of a man who had already been executed.

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Goro KishitaniGoro KishitaniMitsuo AndoTakami YoshimotoTakami YoshimotoNatsumi AiharaSeiichi TanabeSeiichi TanabeKyosuke OdaYuka NomuraYuka NomuraKumiko NishijimaAkiko YadaAkiko YadaMai TakanoTae KimuraTae KimuraSadako YamamuraTakeshi MasuTakeshi MasuToru KawaiRisa JunnaRisa JunnaMiwako Ando

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Frequently asked questions about Spiral

What is Spiral about?

Spiral is the sequel to the TV drama The Ring: The Final Chapter, based on the novel Spiral by Koji Suzuki. In a potent brew that is frightening audiences, this new type of horror blends traditional Japanese occult-like myths and curses with present-day elements such as viruses, genetic engineering and cloning. Six people die in an office building where a murder once took place. When the authorities investigate the scene of the odd incident, they find the fingerprints of a man who had already been executed.

How long is Spiral?

Spiral has a runtime of 45 minutes.