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    Splinter

    • 20082008
    • RR
    • 1h 22min
    IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    34K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,988
    501
    • Cast & crew
    • User reviews
    • Trivia
    • IMDbPro
    Paulo Costanzo and Jill Wagner in Splinter (2008)
    This is the theatrical trailer for Splinter, directed by Toby Wilkins.
    Trailer1:44
    1 Video
    24 Photos
    HorrorSci-FiThriller

    Trapped in an isolated gas station by a voracious Splinter parasite that transforms its still-living victims into deadly hosts, a young couple and an escaped convict must find a way to work together to survive this prima... Read allTrapped in an isolated gas station by a voracious Splinter parasite that transforms its still-living victims into deadly hosts, a young couple and an escaped convict must find a way to work together to survive this primal terror.Trapped in an isolated gas station by a voracious Splinter parasite that transforms its still-living victims into deadly hosts, a young couple and an escaped convict must find a way to work together to survive this primal terror.Trapped in an isolated gas station by a voracious Splinter parasite that transforms its still-living victims into deadly hosts, a young couple and an escaped convict must find a way to work together to survive this primal terror.Trapped in an isolated gas station by a voracious Splinter parasite that transforms its still-living victims into deadly hosts, a young couple and an escaped convict must find a way to work together to survive this primal terror.

    • Director
      • Toby Wilkins
    • Writers
      • Ian Shorr
      • Kai Barry
      • Toby Wilkins(uncredited)
    • Stars
      • Shea Whigham
      • Jill Wagner
      • Paulo Costanzo
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Toby Wilkins
    • Writers
      • Ian Shorr
      • Kai Barry
      • Toby Wilkins(uncredited)
    • Stars
      • Shea Whigham
      • Jill Wagner
      • Paulo Costanzo
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 181User reviews
    • 159Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Splinter: Trailer
    Trailer 1:44
    Splinter: Trailer

    Photos24

    Jill Wagner in Splinter (2008)
    Splinter (2008)
    Shea Whigham in Splinter (2008)
    Paulo Costanzo, Shea Whigham, and Jill Wagner in Splinter (2008)
    Shea Whigham and Jill Wagner in Splinter (2008)
    Paulo Costanzo in Splinter (2008)
    Paulo Costanzo and Jill Wagner in Splinter (2008)
    Toby Wilkins in Splinter (2008)
    Paulo Costanzo and Jill Wagner in Splinter (2008)
    Paulo Costanzo and Jill Wagner in Splinter (2008)
    Paulo Costanzo and Jill Wagner in Splinter (2008)
    Paulo Costanzo and Jill Wagner in Splinter (2008)

    Top cast

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    Shea Whigham
    Shea Whigham
    • Dennis Farellas Dennis Farell
    Jill Wagner
    Jill Wagner
    • Polly Wattas Polly Watt
    Paulo Costanzo
    Paulo Costanzo
    • Seth Belzeras Seth Belzer
    Charles Baker
    Charles Baker
    • Blake Sherman Jr.as Blake Sherman Jr.
    Rachel Kerbs
    Rachel Kerbs
    • Lacey Belisleas Lacey Belisle
    Laurel Whitsett
    • Sheriff Terri Frankelas Sheriff Terri Frankel
    • Director
      • Toby Wilkins
    • Writers
      • Ian Shorr
      • Kai Barry
      • Toby Wilkins(uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
    See production, box office, & company info

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    Storyline

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    While camping in the woods, Polly Watt and her clumsy boyfriend Seth Belzer damage their tent. They decide to spend the night in a low-budget motel. Meanwhile the criminals, Lacey Belisle and Dennis Farell, have trouble with their runaway car while heading to Platt and they walk on the lonely road. When Polly passes by Lacey, she stops the car and the couple is rendered by Dennis. However, Polly hits something in the road and while replacing the tire, they are attacked by a weird splinter. The car overheats and they stop in a gas station, where they are trapped by zombies, victims of the splinter parasite. —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    dead female police officerfemale police officer deceasedcigaretteparasitegas station82 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • It will get under your skin.
    • Genres
      • Horror
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence/gore and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The creature f/x were all done practically.
    • Goofs
      Diesel fuel only burns as a mist. Shooting a diesel fuel-pump with a shotgun wouldn't do anything.
    • Quotes

      Dennis Farell: [screaming]

      Polly Watt: It's okay, it's okay, we're cutting your arm off.

    • Connections
      Featured in WhatCulture Originals: 10 Underrated Horror Movies You Need To Watch (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      West
      Written by Jodee Purkeypile

      Performed by The Alice Rose

    User reviews181

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Good low budget horror
    A young couple and an ex-con are holed up in a gas station while strange monsters prowl outside.

    This is a good example of what can be done with some good acting, a decent script and an idea for a horror film that won't cost too much to make. It's definitely watchable, even if the characters sometimes do some odd things.

    There is a lot left unexplained, which seems OK within the context of the movie; the answers you don't get sort of enhance the story you watched. There is also an obvious sequel ending.

    If you like horror and enjoy some good suspense, get this and watch it, you'll be glad you did. It's not awesome, but it's pretty good.
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    • slake09
    • Nov 8, 2008

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 3, 2009 (Turkey)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Скабка
    • Filming locations
      • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
    • Production companies
      • ContentFilm International
      • Magnet Releasing
      • Indion Entertainment Group
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $14,154
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,517
      • Nov 2, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $522,497
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 22min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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