A comedy-horror riff on an alien-parasite invasion of a small rural town is fun, gross and completely engaging. James Gunn demonstrates his pre-GOG chops, getting the most of the great acting ensemble including Elizabeth Banks, Michael Rooker, and Nathan Fillon.
Horror has a new face.
A small town is taken over by an alien plague, turning residents into zombies and all forms of mutant monsters.
Top Cast
Nathan Fillion
Bill Pardy
Michael Rooker
Grant Grant
Elizabeth Banks
Starla Grant
Gregg Henry
Jack MacReady
Tania Saulnier
Kylie Strutemyer
Don Thompson
Wally
Brenda James
Brenda Gutierrez
Jennifer Copping
Margaret
Jenna Fischer
Shelby
Haig Sutherland
Trevor
William MacDonald
Mr. Strutemyer
Iris Quinn
Mrs. Strutemyer
Matreya Fedor
Emily Strutemyer
Amber Lee Bartlett
Jenna Strutemyer
Xantha Radley
Uptight Mom
Dustin Milligan
Drawing Boy
Reviews
OK, so some of the visual effects looked like they'd come straight from a 1970s edition of "Dr. Who", but once this gets up and running it's actually quite an entertaining bug-cum-zombie horror. When a meteorite lands outside a small American town, it's slug-like occupant manages to spore the local bigwig "Grant" (Michael Rooker) after he had sought some beer-induced woodland comfort after being spurned by his…
FAQ about Slither
What is Slither about?
A small town is taken over by an alien plague, turning residents into zombies and all forms of mutant monsters.
When was Slither released?
Slither was released in 2006.
What genres does Slither belong to?
Slither is categorised as Horror, Science Fiction, Comedy.
Who stars in Slither?
The cast of Slither includes Nathan Fillion, Michael Rooker, Elizabeth Banks, Gregg Henry, Tania Saulnier.