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Slither

Seen it?

2006 | 96 min | Horror, Science Fiction, Comedy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.5 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and sci-fi fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 36 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $30 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 357K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by James Gunn

  • Nathan FillionBill Pardy
  • Michael RookerGrant Grant
  • Elizabeth BanksStarla Grant
  • Gregg HenryJack MacReady
  • Tania SaulnierKylie Strutemyer
  • Don ThompsonWally
  • Brenda JamesBrenda Gutierrez
  • Jennifer CoppingMargaret
  • Jenna FischerShelby
  • Haig SutherlandTrevor