Slither (2006)

A small town is taken over by an alien plague, turning residents into zombies and all forms of mutant monsters.

Director:

James Gunn

Writer:

James Gunn

Stars:

Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Rooker

2 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Don Thompson	...	Wally
Nathan Fillion	...	Bill Pardy
Gregg Henry	...	Jack MacReady
Xantha Radley	...	Uptight Mom
Elizabeth Banks	...	Starla Grant
Tania Saulnier	...	Kylie Strutemyer
Dustin Milligan	...	Drawing Boy
Michael Rooker	...	Grant Grant
Haig Sutherland	...	Trevor
Jennifer Copping	...	Margaret
Zak Ludwig	...	Gina Kid
Kathryn Kirkpatrick	...	Karaoke Woman
Brenda James	...	Brenda Gutierrez
Lorena Gale	...	Janene
Bart Anderson	...	Butcher

Storyline

In this blend of the B movie classic The Blob (1958), and some Romero's zombies film, a meteorite collides in a small town. Grant finds it, and is infected by a parasite worm, which installs in his brain and causes him a creepy transformation into a monster. Starla, his wife, and Bill, a policeman, will try to stop him and the plague of worms generated by the creature.

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Plot Keywords:

alien | parasite | small town | b movie | slug | 

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Taglines:

Slug it out.

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Genres:

Comedy | Horror | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong horror violence and gore, and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site UIP [France]

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 March 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ljigavci

Filming Locations:

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$15,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,880,270, 2 April 2006

Gross USA:

$7,774,730, 23 April 2006

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gold Circle Films, Strike Entertainment, Brightlight Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In the opening scene as they pan down the street, you can see "R.J. McCready's Funeral Home". R.J. McCready was Kurt Russell's character in The Thing (1982).

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Goofs

When Kylie leaps out of the bath, her earphones disappear.

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Quotes

Bill Pardy: [to fellow cops] Alright folks, let's go.
[Mocking Jack]
Bill Pardy: Don't forget your guns; We don't want any lyme disease popping out at us.
Jack MacReady: [Sarcastic] Oh, ho ho ho. Ha ha, fuckin' ha!

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Crazy Credits

At the very end of the credits there is an additional scene involving a curious cat and the remains of the alien slug creature.

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Connections

References The Shining (1980)

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Soundtracks

The Crying Game
Written by Geoff Stephens
Music by Sound Choice
Licensed courtesy of Slep Tone Entertainment D.B.A. Sound Choice and Peermusic (UK) Ltd. c/o Peermusic Canada Inc.

User Reviews

Good, old fashion fright fest.

Surprisingly funny black comedy is a sharp witted throw-back to old school horror films.

Alien creatures inhabit the bodies of some small-town rednecks and reek some bloody havoc!

While it's easy to see the influences of every horror movie from Night of the Living Dead (1968) to Tremors (1989), Slither is itself a gutsy horror ride that firmly stands on its own. Writer/Director James Gunn delivers a story thats equally gripping and comical. There's plenty of action, suspense, and steely chills to be had as well. The special FX are nicely well-done and provides for some unforgettably wild scenes.

Cast-wise the movie isn't half bad either, although it's really Gregg Henry who steals the show as the town's foul-mouthed mayor.

All around Slither is an enjoyable creature show for those that like their horror films gooey! It's also a heck of dark comedy, yall.

*** out of ****