Splinter

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Splinter

R

Released Oct 31, 2008

1h 22m

Horror

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When their plans for a nature trip go awry, Polly Watt (Jill Wagner) and boyfriend Seth Belzer (Paulo Costanzo) decide to check into a motel. On their way, they're carjacked and kidnapped by low-rent crooks Dennis Farell (Shea Whigham) and Lacey Belisle (Rachel Krebs), who take the victims and their SUV to a nearby gas station. Along the way, they encounter an increasingly terrifying horde of parasites, and if any of them intend to survive, they'll have to outsmart the deadly organisms.

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Critics Consensus

Never taking itself too seriously, Splinter scores as a fast-paced, fun thriller with more than enough scares.

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Joshua Rothkopf

Time Out

Rated: 3/5

Nov 17, 2011

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Elizabeth Weitzman

New York Daily News

[Director] Wilkins understands that what we don't see is often more unsettling than what we do. But he also throws in plenty of well-earned gore, making this an ideal option if you're looking for a few new Halloween scares.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 31, 2008

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Kyle Smith

New York Post

There have been worse horror flicks, but although this one offers a few scares, it doesn't have a lot of imagination.

Rated: 2/4

Oct 31, 2008

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Trace Thurman

Bloody Disgusting

Wilkins makes up for his low budget with some truly impressive practical effects and stellar character work.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 28, 2023

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Stephanie Archer

Film Inquiry

In a retrospective world, now is the time to revisit Splinter - or to discover it for the first time. You won't be disappointed.

Jan 15, 2021

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David Harris

Spectrum Culture

It may find itself a cult following, but in a genre full of similar movies, it is more likely that Splinter will be assimilated just like its victims, and forgotten.

Rated: 2.5/5

Aug 5, 2020

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Matt V

Nice little indy horror movie. It makes use of short, tight, angled shots to make up for lower budget practical effects. Give this one a try if you like zombie movies but you've seen all of them before and/or body horror (a la The Thing).

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/28/24

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Thom G

Splinter is an enjoyable creature-feature horror film that provides the kind of entertainment you'd expect from such a movie, suited for a good Friday movie night.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/15/24

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Joshua m

This "movie" gets an F minus.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/15/24

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D.L. J

I really like this movie, it's underrated. The monster is awesome, the acting superb, the story is short but fast and works well. It's not perfect, but if you like creature features you'll like this movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/28/24

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Ash P

It may not be an amazing horror flick with the acting being so-so and the plot being as standard as some thriller movies. However, the concept with the Parasite itself and how the build up goes is fun to get you sucked in. You can even say this movie can be a guilty pleasure to watch every year or so. 7/10.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/24/24

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Gunn W

How much action can you have in a convenience store? Yeah, the spikes were a cool concept - but it's basically like any other quarantine/disease film. Whether it's spores from an alien planet or a pandemic here on Earth, these films are all the same. Actually, add in a bit of zombie action, and that sums up "Splinter" in a nutshell. Considering it's a B-class, low budget film, it's actually pretty decent. I also enjoyed the surprises, and pending doom of not knowing what will happen next! That was a nice touch. And I like how the ending was a bit ambiguous - leaving the possibility for a part 2 (which I really hope they don't make!) RECOMMENDATION: I call these genre of movies, "background noise". Meaning, it doesn't require your full attention to understand what's going on, since 90% takes place in a gas station/convenience store. I played video games on my phone while this was on in the background - and I found it's a good way to pass the time!

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/17/22

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Synopsis

When their plans for a nature trip go awry, Polly Watt (Jill Wagner) and boyfriend Seth Belzer (Paulo Costanzo) decide to check into a motel. On their way, they're carjacked and kidnapped by low-rent crooks Dennis Farell (Shea Whigham) and Lacey Belisle (Rachel Krebs), who take the victims and their SUV to a nearby gas station. Along the way, they encounter an increasingly terrifying horde of parasites, and if any of them intend to survive, they'll have to outsmart the deadly organisms.

Director: Toby Wilkins
Producer: Kai Barry, Ted Kroeber
Screenwriter: Kai Barry, Ian Shorr
Distributor: Magnolia Pictures
Production Co: Kish Prods.
Rating: R (Language|Gore|Violence)
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 31, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 19, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $12.9K
Runtime: 1h 22m

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