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Spiral

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This occult thriller follows same-sex couple Malik (Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman) and Aaron (Ari Cohen) who face homophobic threats when they move to a small US town to raise their teenage daughter. As the threats become more insidious Malik begins to suspect there are even darker forces at play.
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Critics Consensus

Spiral explores the tension between otherness and conformity with a well-acted horror story that chills even if it doesn't outright terrify.

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Kristy Puchko Pajiba Sep 28, 2020
Spiral is spooky fun, yet far from sensational or even satisfying. Go to Full Review
Simon Abrams RogerEbert.com Sep 17, 2020
2/4
This movie is progressive intentionally, but not formally, and the difference between its creators' themes and consideration is unfortunately glaring. Go to Full Review
Jourdain Searles Autostraddle Nov 13, 2019
To see a story like this was a breath of fresh air. Go to Full Review
Joonatan Itkonen Region Free Jul 3, 2024
4/5
Harder builds tension with fantastic fake outs which know precisely when to and when not to cheap out on a scare. The beautiful cinematography makes the most of a meager budget, often looking far bigger than its indie foundations. Go to Full Review
Akos Peterbencze Vulnerable Man (Medium) Jul 20, 2023
Despite its low-budget, the movie can deliver chilling scares without being unreasonably gory and a twist that will satisfy fans of the genre. Go to Full Review
Jessica Scott We Who Walk Here Dec 27, 2022
Spiral reminds viewers that hate can hide anywhere, and while the primary targets of that hatred may change, the people in power never do. Go to Full Review
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Kurtis David Harder

Director

Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman

Actor

Ari Cohen

Aaron

Jennifer Laporte

Kayla

Lochlyn Munro

Marshal

Chandra West

Tiffany

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Synopsis This occult thriller follows same-sex couple Malik (Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman) and Aaron (Ari Cohen) who face homophobic threats when they move to a small US town to raise their teenage daughter. As the threats become more insidious Malik begins to suspect there are even darker forces at play.
Director
Kurtis David Harder
Producer
Chris Ball, Kurtis David Harder, Colin Minihan, John Poliquin
Screenwriter
Colin Minihan, John Poliquin
Production Co
Digital Interference Productions
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 13, 2020
Runtime
1h 30m
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