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Slither (2006)

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Reviews Counted:126

Fresh:107

Rotten:19

Average Rating:6.8/10

Consensus: A slimy, rotten B-movie homage oozing with affection for low-budget horror films, Slither is a tale of creepy crawly little beasts that invade Smalltown, USA. Equally creepy and funny, critics say it's one of the most enjoyable of its type in years -- if you've got the stomach for this sort of thing. Slither is a wicked good time: it'll make you squirm -- when you're not busting a gut laughing.

Rated: R [See Full Rating] for strong horror violence and gore, and language

Runtime: 1 hr 36 mins

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Theatrical Release:Mar 31, 2006 Wide

Box Office: $7,774,730

Synopsis: Slither is an edgy blend of heart-stopping terror, wry humor and surprising humanity from genre-bending screenwriter James Gunn, whose Dawn of the Dead became one of 2004's most surprising... Slither is an edgy blend of heart-stopping terror, wry humor and surprising humanity from genre-bending screenwriter James Gunn, whose Dawn of the Dead became one of 2004's most surprising hits. The sleepy town of Wheelsy could be any small town in America – somewhat quaint and gentle, peopled with friendly folks who mind their own business. But just beneath the surface charm, something unnamed and evil has arrived…and is growing. No one seems to notice as telephone poles become clogged with missing pet flyers, or when one of the town's richest citizens, Grant Grant (Michael Rooker), begins to act strangely. But when farmers' livestock turn up horribly mutilated and a young women goes missing, Sheriff Bill Pardy (Nathan Fillion) and his team, aided by Grant's wife Starla (Elizabeth Banks), uncover the dark force laying siege to their town… and come face-to-face with an older-than-time organism intent on absorbing and devouring all life on Earth. Slither is the feature film directing debut of screenwriter James Gunn (the recent hit re-envisioning of Dawn of the Dead) and stars Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, Gregg Henry and Michael Rooker. It is also written by Gunn. Slither – a Universal Pictures and Gold Circle Films presentation of a Strike Entertainment Production – is produced by Paul Brooks and Eric Newman. --© Universal Pictures [More]

Starring: Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, Gregg Henry, Michael Rooker

Starring: Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, Gregg Henry, Michael Rooker, Don Thompson, Jenna Fischer, Lloyd Kaufman

Director: James Gunn

Director: James Gunn
Screenwriter: James Gunn
Producer: Paul Brooks, Marc Abraham
Composer: Tyler Bates
Studio: Universal Pictures

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Goofy, blood-and-guts tained comedy/horror that inevitably evokes feelings of repugnance and disgust.

Full Review Source: Modamag.com | comment 1 Comment
04/04/06
Susan Granger
Susan Granger
Modamag.com

Slither is an absurdly funny, creepy-gross sci-fi/horror hybrid that is bulging at the seams with references to horror movies new and old, serious and campy, profound and forgettable.

Full Review Source: Q Network Film Desk | comment Comment
04/04/06
James Kendrick
James Kendrick
Q Network Film Desk

In this well-made, well-acted, and funny sci-fi horror hybrid, wet alien flesh glistens and pulsates, penis-like organs strain to plunge into the flesh of unwilling victims...

Full Review Source: culturevulture.net | comment Comment
04/03/06
Pamela Troy
Pamela Troy
culturevulture.net

Satisfies that bizarre craving for gags that make you gag.

Full Review Source: Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL) | comment Comment
04/03/06
Jeffrey Westhoff
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

a winner because it embraces the fact that this is just silly, B-movie fun.

Full Review Source: Sean the Movie Guy | comment Comment
04/03/06
Sean McBride
Sean McBride
Sean the Movie Guy

De la pure série B, très amusante.

Full Review Source: EnPrimeur.ca | comment Comment
04/03/06
Nicolas Lacroix
Nicolas Lacroix
EnPrimeur.ca

I'm zombied out.

Full Review Source: Ebert & Roeper | comment 8 Comments
04/03/06
Richard Roeper
Richard Roeper
Ebert & Roeper
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Hey, remember "Tremors?" If you do, and you smile at the thought of this comic horror flick, then wriggle on out to "Slither," an adults-only gorefest for those of us with a sense of humor about our flesh-eating zombies.

Full Review Source: Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) | comment Comment
04/03/06
Linda Cook
Linda Cook
Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)

There have only been a handful of horror comedies that actually worked. Tremors and Shaun of the Dead are probably the best of the genre. Slither can definitely join their ranks.

Full Review Source: Three Movie Buffs | comment Comment
04/03/06
Scott Nash
Scott Nash
Three Movie Buffs

ultimately oozes out of control in its gooey climax...but even then Gunn lobs one hugely funny sexual metaphor our way and Nathan Fillion's got the comic timing to punch the joke.

Full Review Source: Reeling Reviews | comment Comment
04/02/06
Laura Clifford
Laura Clifford
Reeling Reviews

A close encounter of the brain-infesting kind... it goes for campy, fun, B-movie entertainment. And it succeeds.

Full Review Source: TheMovieChicks.com | comment Comment
04/02/06
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
TheMovieChicks.com

A horror pic that finds neither humor nor scares in its quest for originality.

Full Review Source: Compuserve | comment Comment
04/01/06
Harvey S. Karten
Harvey S. Karten
Compuserve

Slither's deadpan wit has its price -- it's hard to be scared by something this riotously entertaining. But for a piece of slimy horror this tasty, you should leave a little wiggle room.

Full Review Source: E! Online | comment Comment
04/01/06
E! Online

Takes a stylish, back-to-basics approach to the material and doesn't hesitate to throw everything in but the kitchen sink.

Full Review Source: DustinPutman.com | comment Comment
04/01/06
Dustin Putman
Dustin Putman
DustinPutman.com

Cloying smart, gleefully mischievous and resplendently, stupendously gross.

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
03/31/06
Keith Breese
Keith Breese
Filmcritic.com

If you're the type who appreciates the half-scary, half-silly comic book-y approach of titles like Gremlins, Tremors, and Eight Legged Freaks, I'd bet you $9.50 and a small popcorn that you'll enjoy Slither.

Full Review Source: Cinematical | comment Comment
03/31/06
Scott Weinberg
Scott Weinberg
Cinematical

Finally, we have a horror film that recaptures the schlocky spirit of the '80s

Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment Comment
03/31/06
Pete Vonder Haar
Pete Vonder Haar
Film Threat

Gunn's directorial debut pays homage to so many classics with ample enough wit that most viewers won't care that Slither doesn't offer much originality of its own.

Full Review Source: Zap2it.com | comment Comment
03/31/06
Dan Fienberg
Dan Fienberg
Zap2it.com

I didn’t have a date by my side, but I know a Bruised Forearm Movie when I see one, and I’m happy to report that Slither is the genuine article.

Full Review Source: FilmStew.com | comment Comment
03/31/06
Brett Buckalew
Brett Buckalew
FilmStew.com

Actually makes good on the 'horror comedy' label by being both flat-out creepy and darkly funny.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
03/31/06
Maitland McDonagh
Maitland McDonagh
TV Guide's Movie Guide
 
 
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