Slither

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Slither

R

2006

1h 36m

Horror

Sci-Fi

Comedy

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Wheelsy is a small town where not much happens and everyone minds his own business. No one notices when evil slips in quietly but when people find mutilated livestock and a woman goes missing, Sheriff Bill Pardy discovers an alien organism that threatens to devour all life on Earth.

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Critics Consensus

A slimy, B-movie homage oozing with affection for low-budget horror films, Slither is creepy and funny -- if you've got the stomach for it.

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Leslie Felperin

Guardian

Apr 7

2/5

Its science fiction elements are thinly conceived, while the use of rubbery practical effects and lame jokes feel much closer to the work of the Troma brand where Gunn got his training wheels.

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Allison Shoemaker

Fox 10 Phoenix

08/06/2021

Slither is a visceral experience from the first, but as the creature grows, so does the film's daring.

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

10/07/2008

Gross-out horror comedy is my least favorite genre, but this movie's so skillful I have to take my hat off to it.

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Conor Bryce

Film Ireland Magazine

May 29

As the movie rolls into the last act, Troma veteran Gunn takes the brakes off and lets loose - propane tanks, flesh and explosions, oh my - in a climax tailor-made for rowdy midnight crowds.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Apr 28

7/10

Despite the general lack of fresh ideas, the half-send-up and partially-earnest thriller still musters plenty of entertainment value.

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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

Apr 13

4.5/5

A delight from start to finish. A disgusting, goopy delight, but a delight nonetheless.

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Farah R.

@Farah 6d

I finally got around to watching Slither after seeing it come up on almost every “horror must-watch” list. It definitely wasn’t what I expected. It’s chaotic, silly, and over-the-top but also funny and entertaining. I wouldn’t watch it again but I’m glad I gave it a shot.

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Jeepers C

@RT12312147 May 24

If you liked Night of the Creeps, then you will love this one. The practical effects are great. It has Elizabeth Banks , as well as a few other known actors starring in it. Alien parasite is turning people into monstrous entities. Definitely a must see for horror fans.

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pietro p

@Pietro389 Jan 13

Um ótimo primeiro filme de um diretor promissor e uma ótima homenagem aos filmes trash antigos

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Jay O

@RT47478467 Jan 12

Not original but defo a Friday night watch

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Will G

@Kingofthepixies Dec 16

Brilliant homage to 50s horror movies with a modern twist, funny and gory by turn. Lots of fun and genuine tension.

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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch Dec 5

Slither is a chaotic horror film that fails to deliver anything genuinely terrifying or engaging. The plot centers on alien parasites invading a small town, but it never develops these creatures into a compelling threat, leaving the story feeling messy and disjointed. Scenes jump from one event to another without proper pacing, and the screenplay struggles to balance horror and comedy, resulting in awkward, unintentionally funny moments rather than suspense. The direction does little to unify the film, with haphazard shots and inconsistent tone that undermine any potential tension. Characters are underdeveloped, and performances range from stiff to overacted, making it difficult to care about anyone’s fate. Even moments that should be shocking or suspenseful fall flat due to poor execution. While some of the practical effects and grotesque creature designs are visually interesting, they cannot salvage the movie. Overall, Slither is poorly written, poorly directed, and unwatchable

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Synopsis

Wheelsy is a small town where not much happens and everyone minds his own business. No one notices when evil slips in quietly but when people find mutilated livestock and a woman goes missing, Sheriff Bill Pardy discovers an alien organism that threatens to devour all life on Earth.

Director: James Gunn
Producer: Paul Brooks, Eric Newman
Screenwriter: James Gunn
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Gold Circle Films, Brightlight Pictures Inc., Strike Entertainment
Rating: R (Language|Gore|Strong Horror Violence)
Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 31, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $7.8M
Runtime: 1h 36m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)