The Spiral
1998, Japanese. Directed by George Iida.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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The Spiral is streaming on AsianCrush and ARROW in India.
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Cast & crew
- George IidaDirector
- Koichi SatoMitsuo Ando
- Miki NakataniMai Takano
- Hinako SaekiSadako Yamamura
- Shingo TsurumiMiyashita
- Shigemitsu OgiMaekawa Keibuho
- Yutaka MatsushigeYoshino
- Daisuke BanHeihachirô Ikuma
- Naoaki ManabeKobayashi
- Naoto AdachiFunakoshi
- Eri KakuraiRieko Andô
- Ryûichi SugaharaTakanori Andô
- Masanobu YadaJunsa Buchô
Details
- Released
- 31 January 1998
- Original title
- らせん
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- George Iida
- Budget
- $2.9M
- Box office
- $13M
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What The Spiral is based on
The Spiral is based on Spiral, a 1995 novel by Kōji Suzuki.
Novel · 1995
Spiral
By Kōji Suzuki
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After The Spiral
What comes next in the series.
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The Spiral: quick answers
What comes after The Spiral?
Next in the series: Ring 2 (1999), Ring 0 (2000), and Sadako 3D (2012).
Is The Spiral worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 175 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Spiral?
The Spiral runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The Spiral have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Spiral. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Spiral parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Spiral is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Spiral on?
The Spiral is streaming on AsianCrush and ARROW in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Spiral?
If you liked The Spiral, try The Car, One Missed Call, Death Note: L Change the WorLd.
Who directed The Spiral?
The Spiral (1998) was directed by George Iida and stars Koichi Sato, Miki Nakatani, Hinako Saeki.
What is The Spiral based on?
The Spiral is based on Spiral, a 1995 novel by Kōji Suzuki.