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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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I know it's supposed to be silly, but Slither feels more like a scattershot spoof than a fine-tuned piece of entertainment.

Full Review Source: Detroit Free Press | comment Comment
03/31/06
John Monaghan
John Monaghan
Detroit Free Press

Director James Gunn has infused Slither with a wicked sense of parody while still crafting a clever, maniacally paced twist on B-movie slimefests.

Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
03/31/06
David Germain
David Germain
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

If you like slime, Slither will push you down the slippery slope to big-screen pleasure.

Full Review Source: Denver Rocky Mountain News | comment Comment
03/31/06
Robert Denerstein
Robert Denerstein
Denver Rocky Mountain News
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Slither tries (too hard) to cop the tongue-in-cheek silliness that marks some of the best examples of the genre and ultimately collapses atop itself. It's no Humanoids From the Deep.

Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News | comment 1 Comment
03/31/06
Matt Weitz
Matt Weitz
Dallas Morning News

A hysterically funny and always revolting spoof from the twisted mind of a creature feature fan.

Full Review Source: Contra Costa Times | comment Comment
03/31/06
Randy Myers
Randy Myers
Contra Costa Times

At last: the mutant alien redneck zombie movie the world has been waiting for.

Full Review Source: Boston Globe | comment Comment
03/31/06
Ty Burr
Ty Burr
Boston Globe

A funny, disgusting, derivative splatter flick.

Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | comment Comment
03/31/06
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid

[Director James]Gunn manages to convey his love for the genre and tells his story with glee. Fans who can get past the "Ick!" factor should have a good time.

Full Review Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette | comment Comment
03/31/06
Daniel M. Kimmel
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Slither goes for the predictable gags, usually mocking the stereotypical redneck characters or spoofing stock horror moments.

Full Review Source: CinemaBlend.com | comment Comment
03/31/06
Joshua Tyler
Joshua Tyler
CinemaBlend.com

Slither is ceaseless in its entertainment value, but it never breaks out of its tight cage and rampages across the screen, which this kind of madcap story deserves.

Full Review Source: FilmJerk.com | comment Comment
03/31/06
Brian Orndorf
Brian Orndorf
FilmJerk.com

Because it's neither high-falutin' nor hateful, it's the most entertaining horror movie in years.

Full Review Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch | comment Comment
03/31/06
Joe Williams
Joe Williams
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Gunn knows and loves the genre, and his affection for the film's various inspirations is palpable. My affection for his movie, in turn, is virtually boundless.

Full Review Source: Film Blather | comment Comment
03/31/06
Eugene Novikov
Eugene Novikov
Film Blather

a spectacularly slimy, boldly bloody monster movie that says 'yes' to every possible excess. ...Weird, wacky and gloriously gross, 'Slither' is a minor classic of its kind.

Full Review Source: Kalamazoo Gazette | comment Comment
03/31/06
James Sanford
James Sanford
Kalamazoo Gazette

...one of the most entertaining horror blasts from the past few years...

Full Review Source: JoBlo's Movie Emporium | comment Comment
03/31/06
JoBlo
JoBlo
JoBlo's Movie Emporium

Just when it seemed like the zombie cannibal/parasite from outer space horror comedy had pretty much run its course, along comes Slither, a particularly lively addition to the remarkably durable undead genre.

Full Review Source: Hollywood Reporter | comment Comment
03/31/06
Michael Rechtshaffen
Michael Rechtshaffen
Hollywood Reporter
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It's a slimy, high-energy adventure that borrows from countless previous films, yet it whips all those old ingredients into a highly entertaining new dish.

Full Review Source: EricDSnider.com | comment Comment
03/31/06
Eric D. Snider
Eric D. Snider
EricDSnider.com

Gunn has made a love letter to these horror invasion flicks of the 1980s, and it's name is Slither.

Full Review Source: 7M Pictures | comment Comment
03/31/06
Kevin Carr
Kevin Carr
7M Pictures

Writer/director James Gunn knows the genre inside and out, so he wonderfully uses bad dialogue, cheesy special effects and a crazy plot to share the laugh with us

Full Review Source: WaffleMovies.com | comment Comment
03/30/06
Willie Waffle
Willie Waffle
WaffleMovies.com

Slither may come up short as a complete work of horror but it more than makes up for it in laughs.

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
03/30/06
Erik Childress
Erik Childress
eFilmCritic.com

Remember a time when horror movies didn’t take themselves so seriously and were actually just wacky fun? 'Slither' is a nod to those campy, yet special horror films.

Full Review Source: Gazette (MD) | comment Comment
03/30/06
Jeffrey Lyles
Jeffrey Lyles
Gazette (MD)
 
 
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