The Spiral

The Spiral is an upcoming drama thriller set in Rome. During a storm, a woman named Anna visits her daughter Alice to reveal that their family history is based on a lie. Anna claims that two decades prior, following an accident that threatened Alice's leg, she made a deal with a mysterious stranger to save her daughter. This agreement triggered a sequence of dark events over many years, and now the stranger has returned to collect payment. Anna believes that only Alice has the power to resolve the situation.

Directed by Paolo Strippoli, this is the third film in the director's career, following A Classic Horror Story and The Holy Boy. Strippoli also co-wrote the screenplay with Salvatore de Chirico. The film is a joint production between Belgium, Italy, and France, produced by Marina Alessandra Marzotto, Mattia Oddone, and Ivan D'Ambrosio. The cast features Jasmine Trinca as Anna and Romana Maggiora Vergano as Alice, alongside Adriano Giannini, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Andrea Genovese, and Gabriella Telegrafo. The production involved a credited crew of 71 people and was made with a budget of 6 million USD. The movie has a runtime of 115 minutes and is scheduled for release on October 8, 2026.