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Slither

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87% Tomatometer 149 Reviews 63% Popcornmeter 100,000+ Ratings
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 discovers an alien organism that threatens to devour all life on Earth.
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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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Leslie Felperin Guardian Apr 7, 2026
2/5
Its science fiction elements are thinly conceived, while the use of rubbery practical effects and lame jokes feel much closer to the work of the Troma brand where Gunn got his training wheels. Go to Full Review Allison Shoemaker Fox 10 Phoenix Aug 6, 2021
Slither is a visceral experience from the first, but as the creature grows, so does the film's daring. Go to Full Review Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader Oct 7, 2008
Gross-out horror comedy is my least favorite genre, but this movie's so skillful I have to take my hat off to it. Go to Full Review Jadie Stillwell Screen Slate Aug 24, 2026
Bolstered by superfine practical effects, the film revives a substantive squick that had begun to seep from the genre with Hollywood’s digital turn. Go to Full Review Conor Bryce Film Ireland Magazine May 29, 2026
As the movie rolls into the last act, Troma veteran Gunn takes the brakes off and lets loose - propane tanks, flesh and explosions, oh my - in a climax tailor-made for rowdy midnight crowds. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Apr 28, 2026
7/10
Despite the general lack of fresh ideas, the half-send-up and partially-earnest thriller still musters plenty of entertainment value. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Les N @Vegas628 Sep 29, 2026 Dated....even for a movie only 20 years old See more Marco L @decatur555 Sep 27, 2026 Slither is gloriously gross, funny and proudly B-movie. James Gunn already displays almost all the traits that would define his later work: rowdy humour, lovable misfits, playful violence, disgusting creatures and a recurring family of actors led here by Michael Rooker and Nathan Fillion. Elizabeth Banks provides an essential emotional anchor while the film gleefully indulges in slime, prosthetics and body horror. Not every early-2000s joke lands, and the excess will be too much for some viewers, but the practical effects and manic energy give it real personality. It does not reinvent horror, but it combines its influences with enough affection and confidence to stand on its own. A wonderfully nasty mixture of "ugh" and laughter, and a fascinating early blueprint for the James Gunn who came later. See more Robert P @Superbad Sep 14, 2026 Slither = a 3.5 star Movie! See more Jason H @RT50328122 Sep 2, 2026 This movie is more interested in being shocking and gross than actually being good. Animal lovers are strongly advised to avoid it. See more Horror fan 4 @Horrorfan4life Sep 2, 2026 This has to be one of the best horror Sci-fi movies since alien. The practical effects are great. These slugs are creepy as hell and the woman in the barn scene is the best. Great cast and characters lead this movie and the performances were top notch. Love the use of country music!!!!! Tim Treakle See more B P @Bradster69 Sep 2, 2026 Not Bad, but Not My Favorite See more Read all reviews
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James Gunn

Director

Nathan Fillion

Sheriff Bill Pardy

Elizabeth Banks

Starla Grant

Michael Rooker

Grant Grant

Gregg Henry

Jack MacReady

Tania Saulnier

Kylie Strutemyer

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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 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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