Review of Slither (2006) by Jamesdrawsthngs — 04 Aug 2020

It's such a shame that I don't see too many people talk about this film, because this was one of the most memorable, disgusting horror experiences I have ever seen. Slither is this amalgamation of all kinds of B-Movie horror tropes and not-so-subtly takes notes from movies such as "Night of the Creeps" for inspiration.

Many of the practical effects in this film are excellent and, in some cases, difficult to watch. While the violence itself is over-the-top and cartoonish, the general writing is not purposefully going for a full-fledge comedic tone like, say, "Re-Animator" (though Mayor MacReady is a big exception), but rather sprinkling in humor that's more deadpan, keeping not only a serious threat but adding just the right amount of levity and still getting a good laugh out of me.

All of the actors in the film are great, with Gregg Henry, Michael Rooker and Nathan Fillion being the big stand-outs for me. Not all of the film hits a home run, though. Some of the effects are pretty bad (especially the final big shot at the end) and it's use of exposition is pretty clumsy.

Thankfully, those don't really take away from my enjoyment of the film as a whole. I was thoroughly entertained and creeped out the whole way through. This film is a cult hit for a reason, and I recommend this to anybody looking for something bloody, gory, and a bit cheeky.