A small town is taken over by an alien plague, turning residents into zombies and all forms of mutant monsters.
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- Aaron SavageJuly 31, 2026The fact that this movie has tons of other horror references, besides the fact that this is a fun watch regardless, gives it a 4/5 stars for me.
- Freelance FungiJuly 26, 2026Meeeat!!
- GrahamMay 13, 2026Gross tbh
- Megan CruzJune 17, 2025Creature features are one of the most fun sub genres of horror comedy when done right & Slither is a perfect example of this. Fantastic performances by everyone in this incredible cast, absurd gore, mind controlling alien slugs - what more could you possibly want?
- ghost seeker XIIIMarch 31, 2025This movie was so horrifying and so gross it made me squirm a little on 2 parts but man its one great horror movie if ya lookin for some good horror mixed with grossness haha
- CarbonDJMay 9, 2026An absolute favorite of mine that pulled haily from "Night of the Creeps", a personal cult favorite. This has some great characters and on a recent rewatch realized that it was James Gunn's first big release, which makes a lot of sense.
- ZokkiieDecember 28, 2025Gross, silly fun that knows what it’s doing. The effects are awesome, the body horror is wild, and it never takes itself too seriously. The story’s pretty basic and it’s not that scary, but it’s a fun watch
- ShaydeknightOctober 24, 2025Slither, written and directed by James Gunn, is a prime example of a film that wholly embraces its identity. It is, at its heart, a goofy B-movie horror-comedy that arrives without pretensions or delusions of grandeur, and is a fun time for anyone who appreciates the blend of humour and gore. The film operates on a simple but effective premise: a malevolent alien parasite invades a small town, turning its inhabitants into grotesque, flesh-eating mutants. The resulting action is deliberately over-the-top, mixing creature feature tropes with dark humour that is distinctly James Gunn's style, and it's a style that works perfectly for this sort of project. The energy and charm of the movie are largely due to its great cast. Nathan Fillion is the standout, delivering a charismatic and natural performance as the small-town sheriff trying to maintain order. His deadpan delivery amidst the escalating absurdity is a major highlight. He's backed by Michael Rooker and Elizabeth Banks, who both deliver solid, committed performances as a couple caught in the middle of the alien infestation. Ultimately, Slither doesn't go beyond what it is: a silly little movie and a time-killer. It is a bloody, disgusting, and funny throwback to the creature features of the 1980s. For those who enjoy their horror served with a generous helping of slime and absurdity, this is a supremely entertaining and satisfying watch.
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Slither was released on March 31, 2006.
Slither was directed by James Gunn.
Slither has a runtime of 1h 36m.
Slither was produced by Paul Brooks, Eric Newman, Dan Lee West.
A small town is taken over by an alien plague, turning residents into zombies and all forms of mutant monsters.
The key characters in Slither are Bill Pardy (Nathan Fillion), Grant Grant (Michael Rooker), Starla Grant (Elizabeth Banks).
Slither is rated R.
Slither is a Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction film.
Slither has an audience rating of 6.3 out of 10.
Slither had a budget of $15M.
Slither has made $12.8M at the box office.