SLiTHER
| release date | March 31 2006 |
| studio | Universal Pictures |
| director | James Gunn |
| writer | James Gunn |
| starring | Gregg Henry, Michael Rooker, Elizabeth Banks, Rheagan Wallace, Brenda James, Don Thompson, Haig Sutherland, Lloyd Kaufman, Jennifer Copping, Nathan Fillion |
| rating | R |
| site | slithermovie.net |
| trailer 1 | Trailer #1 |
2 Comments
a blast of a throw back to the classic creature stuff from the 1980s, really cool movie, although not a fan of cgi stuff, they pull it off and make it fun while using it, a overall fun and entertaining movie, that so many other films lack
i so hungry
This movie was good, but not anything special. It really seemed like more of a social commentary than a horror movie, which is refreshing (I like how all the chicks in the redneck town are all really fat, with only three exceptions…)
The film just doesn’t feel that solid, but the gore effects and deaths are top notch. Give it a try if you like the old Troma films or just want to have some light-hearted yet gory fun.
I liked this movie a lot. The movie was creepy and funny. The dvd has some really awesome features.
I loved this film. It was great to see a horror comedy come along as this was released at the height of the ‘torture porn’ craze. It reminded me of movies like Night Of The Creeps and other 80′s body horror. Nathan Fillion is hilarious and the way he delivers his lines is so dead pan, the rest of the cast also do a solid job . The effects and gore were done well with minimal CGI ans it was refreshing to see a horror movie that used make up to its full advantage. If your in the mood for a gory ,funny light hearted horror romp then this is your film.
Another great big budget type B-movie. Hilarious and fun. Gore filled and just so funny. Acting and FX were overall great and the one liners are just so good.
probably one of the best horror movies of 2006. even if you dont appreciate the actual movie, you gotta like gregg henrys preformance, its hilarious. fun.
Really fun…
Not the best movie i’ve ever seen, but by far not the worst. It was a fun couple of hours. Michael Rooker was badass as always. The comedy might not be for everyone but the special effects make up for it. Solid Movie.
LMAO this movie is so funny!
i loved this movie and i am glad the pretty teenage girl survives, but this film was lacking…
this movie was terrible in every way.
i hated every minute of it.
the slugs were so stupid.
i do not recommend this movie to anyone.
this movie was terrible in every way.
i hated every minute of it.
the slugs were so stupid.
i do not recommend this movie to anyone.
a really fun throw back.
really slimy
This one is definitely on par with the best of the horror comedies (Evil Dead 2, Shaun of the Dead). Cool, bloody, nasty. Not as Evil Dead 2, but close. It has its own unique charm to it. Wonderful film.
A great creature feature, its nasty, funny, and a little creepy
Gory and funny, what a perfect comnbination. This is just an all round fun movie and one of my favourite “recent” horror movies. A horror comedy done right
Probably my all time favorite horror/comedy! Words cant describe how brilliant this movie is! & hilarious…(with southern accent)…”baby, WHAT HAPPEN TO YOUR FACE?!”LMAO oh genius!
..
in between good/bad
Surprisingly well made comedy horror. Really wasn’t expecting much, and it delivered on all fronts. Great acting, effects were good, not great, but the humor really lent itself well for a film like this. Seemed like a stupid nock off of Shivers, or Night of the Creeps, but it paved it’s own way and felt like it’s own movie. Very entertaining!
A good fun film.
its not too bad movie but more funnny then anything especially when when the girl is big as balloon filled with slugs lol
Fun ride but nothing great.
I though this film was going to be filled with realistic red snake things, but instead we get the crappiest CGI ever.
The effects weren’t “Gross” they just happened, I regret buying this, even on Ebay
Give me intentionally corny genre homages over the usual Hollywood bull-crap any day. Most of the time, these sorts of movies work; and for good reason. Some filmmakers can go beyond the ambitions of a fanboy and really make a solid movie. James Gunn, who penned 2004′s “Dawn of the Dead” remake, has officially gone on to direct his own movie with “Slither”; which is indeed a homage to the B-movie side of the horror genre, and at that, I think it’s a pretty good one.
What this movie does that so many homages like it fail to do is keep it simple. We’ve all seen movies like this one, and while most entries try to do something new (and fail miserably), here’s a movie that sticks to the genre rules, and therefore, succeeds. It has charms of its own; one of them being its director, Gunn, who clearly put a lot of effort into the film. It looks nice and cheesy – just the way I would have wanted it. I had fun with it, and it’s clearly one of the best horror films of its year.
In an obvious but loving nod to “The Blob”, a meteor falls to earth, but this time, it contains a parasite-like needle that infects a man named Grant (Michael Rooker), who lives in a small town called Woodsville. The parasite kills Grant, but takes over his body and mind; thus creating a zombie out of him. However, writer-director Gunn doesn’t let the idea start there; he takes a detour down “Night of the Creeps” lane. By that, I mean that he adds small little parasite slugs into the story, as well as tentacles that come out of Grant’s chest and infect anyone he can corner.
Meanwhile, in Woodsville, the local authorities, including town sheriff Bill (Nathan Fillion) try to cope with the situation. The town mayor (Gregg Henry), a school-teacher and the wife of Grant (Elizabeth Banks), and many other locals join in on the case; and hunt Grant down as he begins to hideously deform day-by-day. There’s a great scene, taking place in the night, which takes up a good deal of the film; that brings zombies into the mix. As it turns out, the little slug parasites can infect people and turn them into the walking dead!
I appreciated all the movie references and B-movie clichés, and Gunn seemed to know what kind of movie he was making. There’s plenty of gore, presented in comedic fashion, for those who can appreciate that kind of thing. I liked the sense of humor that the film had, and it’s pretty much consistently funny (in a cheesy sort of way, but it’s all intentional, don’t worry). It’s not for everyone, but fans of the genre; they will like this.
Naturally, one of my favorite aspects of the film was Grant himself. I love Michael Rooker (I’m a big fan of the compelling masterpiece that is “Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer”), and it’s nice to see him finding good work once again within this genre. However, when he transforms into the slimy slug being, he’s one disgusting son-of-a-bitch. It just keeps getting worse, his infections and stuff, as the film goes on; eventually, he’s just one big orgy of blood, meat, and flesh. He’s absorbing humans, who become part of his body. This was a nice addition to the film, as it hits just the right combined note of funny and revolting, but what’s a horror comedy without its share of shock value?
There’s an appeal to “Slither”, and it is affectionately made enough for me to recommend it. I laughed a lot, and so will you, depending on how much you can laugh at, and how far your own sense of humor will go. Some people will probably go into this thinking it’s a straight-up horror movie, thus they expect to be scared, and they come out dumbfounded that they weren’t. I’ve already said it (kind of) many times, and I’ll say it again; this is COMEDY-HORROR film. That means that it combines the standard genre expectations with a sense of humor, and it’s a winner. I enjoyed myself, I admired Gunn’s craft, and I hope he goes on and makes plenty of other fun, solid films in the near future. On the bright side, and oh, there are many when it comes to “Slither”; here’s another movie I can plan for some sort of a “guy’s movie night”. I can imagine getting drunk to this, but in a non-insulting and all-around good way. Alcohol is not required, but with it, you can still have fun; and that, my friends, is a goddamn blessing.
You HAVE to see this with a group of people. It’s so much fun! It’s gross and highly entertaining.