Slither

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Slither

R

Released Mar 31, 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 (Nathan Fillion) 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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Allison Shoemaker

Fox 10 Phoenix

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

Aug 6, 2021

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

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

Oct 7, 2008

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Brian Tallerico

UGO

Slither is over-the-top, gross, funny, bizarre and totally weird. In other words, it might be just what you're looking for this weekend.

Mar 24, 2007

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Joshua Polanski

Boston Hassle

Slither might be [James Gunn's] most blatant refusal of the action-movie trope[s].

Jul 14, 2024

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Christopher Smith

Bangor Daily News (Maine)

As with so many zombie movies, table manners have no place here -- why should they when fresh intestines are on the menu? Gluttony, however, does bloom in Slither, and what it builds to is one savage little garden.

Rated: B

May 23, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

When so many horror directors end up ripping off the films they admire because they’re simply not creative, Gunn comes along and shows them all how to take inspiration, pay homage, and yet remain individual and entertaining.

Rated: 3.5/4

Aug 30, 2023

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Chris G

Gross out body horror melded with an edge of alien zombies, Gunn's debut film largely succeeds, in no short part to the exceptional casting of Rooker, Banks, and Fillion.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/01/24

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Stephen H

This movie is nasty and gave me nightmares as a kid. Hell yeah!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/27/24

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Jay H

The performances and effects are excellent, but this horror/comedy is quite unpleasant, especially if you are an animal lover.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/08/24

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Jack G

The only reason I wouldn't rate it higher is the rather dull humour. There's some laughs here and there. It has some decent action sequences and the twist with the aliens was a refreshing idea. What I really liked was the practical effects, they're very well done.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/27/24

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Yash B

"Slither" isn't the greatest movie but I also feel like it isn't trying to be. It definitely comes off as an homage to B-grade horror movies that are over the top and fun. I do feel the movie could have been a more scary and intense experience, but it plays up the sillier elements and mostly has fun with it. I think the movie is decent enough to enjoy for what it is, but I felt like I wasn't on the edge of my seat as much as this sort of premise could have had me. Nonetheless, there were some laughs, some crazy moments, and a mostly passable ride that fans of horror comedies should appreciate. Overall, I admire what James Gunn was trying to do here and while it isn't my personal favorite, I think it is decent and enjoyable enough.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/03/24

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Reece p

Good low budget horror/comedy.. James gun in his prime

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/06/24

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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 (Nathan Fillion) 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)

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