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Splinter

Seen it?

2008 | 82 min | Horror, Thriller, Crime, Science Fiction

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Clayface, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary, gritty.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 22 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

When their plans for a nature trip go awry, Polly and boyfriend Seth decide to check into a motel. On their way, they're carjacked and kidnapped by low-rent crooks Dennis and Lacey, who take the victims and their SUV to a nearby gas station. Along the way, they encounter an increasingly terrifying horde of parasites, and if any of them intend to survive, they'll have to outsmart the deadly organisms.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $124K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 64K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Toby Wilkins

  • Jill WagnerPolly Watt
  • Charles BakerBlake Sherman Jr.
  • Rachel KerbsLacey Belisle
  • Paulo CostanzoSeth Belzer
  • Shea WhighamDennis Farell
  • Laurel WhitsettSheriff Terri Frankel