Thankfully, we finally see this concept done some justice in the recently releasedSaw X.

What Is ‘Spiral’ About?

That is how disconnected the movie is from the rest of the series.

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What Is ‘Saw X’ About?

Cecilia survives but is left to watch as Jigsaw walks away to continue his work.

This hilarious horror ride reunites us with old faces that it proceeds to cover in blood.

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Why Does ‘Saw X’s Simple Story Work While ‘Spiral’s Doesn’t?

So why does the tenth film work while the ninth film doesn’t?

Well, for one,Saw Xfeels like an actualSawfilmwhileSpiral(ironically) feels like a cheap copy.

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Saw Xis playing in theatersnow.

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A man strapped into the eye vacuum trap in ‘Saw X’

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