Slither (2006)

Directed by

James Gunn

Genre

comedy film, horror film, comedy horror, science fiction film, monster film, zombie comedy

Country

United States, Canada

Runtime

1h 35m

Rated

R

Rating

6.5 of 10 from 1,754 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

An alien parasite lands in a small South Carolina town and starts taking over the residents. The townspeople have to fight back against the infected humans and monstrous creatures.

humorousgross-outcreepyfast-pacedcampygorysuspensefuloffbeat

What happens

Slither is a 2006 science fiction comedy horror film written and directed by James Gunn in his directorial debut. The film stars Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, Tania Saulnier, Gregg Henry, and Michael Rooker. Its plot follows the residents of a small town in South Carolina that becomes invaded by a malevolent alien parasite. Slither was theatrically released in the United States and Canada on March 31, 2006, by Universal Pictures and TVA Films respectively. It was a box office failure, grossing only $12 million worldwide against a $15 million budget, though received positive reviews from critics. The film has since gained a cult following among fans of Gunn's later works. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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