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  Certificate: 18 Running time: 93 minutes  Starring: Chris Rock, Max Minghella, Samuel L Jackson, Marisol Nichols Directed by: Darren Lynn Bousman The story: When a series of grisly murders take place, a detective and his rookie partner find themselves caught up in an investigation that is eerily reminiscent of the past. The verdict: I think it is only fair to preface this review with somewhat of a disclaimer - I am not a fan of the Saw films. In preparation for the release of Spiral: From the Book of Saw, I watched the previous eight instalments of the franchise within a week and only got more and more frustrated as each film passed. However, though that meant I approached Spiral with some trepidation, I was also more than happy to be prepared to retract my previous grumbles if the latest film merited it so. So after watching Spiral, am I now a Saw fan? Unfortunately the answer is still a definitive no. Spiral: From the Book of Saw fails on almost every level and as a reboot is even