10 Recent Movies Let Down By Predictable Twists

If there is one series renowned for catching viewers out, Saw wins, no contest. The films themselves range from masterful to mediocre but there's no question every entry concludes with a jaw-dropping twist. (Many of us are still reeling from the climax of the original, despite being released nearly two decades ago).

But the latest in the franchise, Spiral, had such a predictable climax, it's challenging to find someone who didn't figure it out.

This soft reboot focuses on Detective Zeke Banks (Chris Rock) and his partner, William Schenk (Max Minghella) hunting a Jigsaw copycat who's killing corrupt police officers. When Zeke discovers the serial killer has murdered Schenk, he vows to avenge his partner. So, when he learns Schenk has been Jigsaw all along, he's absolutely gobsmacked.

Too bad viewers didn't feel the same way. Because Schenk is the only "victim" murdered off-screen, we knew he was the cop-killer straight away. It was so self-evident, many suspected the detective's disappearance was a red herring to throw us off the scent. I mean, even the worst entries in the franchise managed to blindside us. Surely, Spiral would't conclude so predictably, right?

Sadly, that's exactly what happened.