Slither (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Slither is a 2006 sci-fi horror film directed by James Gunn, starring Michael Rooker, Elizabeth Banks and Nathan Fillion. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $12.8 million worldwide on a $15 million budget. Critics gave it 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- James Gunn
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $15M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Slither About?
The premise of Slither without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A strange, metallic entity arrives in the small, isolated town of Wheelsy, Georgia, unleashing a grotesque and deadly plague. As residents begin to transform into monstrous creatures, Sheriff Bill Pardy and a group of survivors must confront the horrifying threat and uncover the source of the invasion, battling to save what’s left of their community and prevent the extraterrestrial force from spreading across the planet.
Slither Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- parasite
- scene after end credits
- small town
- alien
- transformation
- mutant
- body horror
- alien mutation
- slug
- husband wife relationship
- police
- grindhouse film
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- retro horror
- hive mind
- worm
- snail
- alien slug
- crude humor comedy
- tentacled monster
- alien worm
- alien parasite
- horror comedy
- parasite swarm
- parasitic organism
- parasitic worm
- hunger
- slime
- alien invasion
- infestation
- south carolina
- mayor
- tentacle
- cannibalism
- mutation
- gore
- nude female silhouette
- covered female nudity
- female nudity
- psychotronic film
- female police officer
- police officer
- female police officer killed
- character repeats someone else's dialogue
- child in jeopardy
- woman in a bathtub
- biopunk
- zombie horror
- meat lover
- implied sex
- unfaithful husband
Where to Watch Slither
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Slither Cast
Michael Rooker leads the cast, with Elizabeth Banks and Nathan Fillion. Directed by James Gunn.
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Director James Gunn
Slither Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Slither 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Metacritic 69 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 65% User score
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Slither Plot Summary
What happens in Slither from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a quiet night, a meteorite crashes into Wheelsy, a small town in South Carolina, carrying a malevolent, sentient extraterrestrial parasite. The organism quickly finds a host in Grant Michael Rooker, a wealthy resident, taking over his body and mind. Under its control, Grant begins a disturbing transformation, becoming a grotesque, tentacled monster that exudes a dangerous presence. The parasite also abducts and infects a local woman named Brenda, using her as a breeder for its growing larvae.
Full summary
The whole story of Slither, scene by scene
Slither Box Office & Budget
Slither grossed $12.8 million worldwide on a $15 million budget, 86% of what it cost. $7.8 million came from the US and Canada and $5 million (39%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$12.8M
86% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $7.8M
- International
- $5M
- Budget
- $15M
Slither Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 1 trailer, 2 clips and 3 featurettes.
- Clip Run!
- Clip "It's Just A Bee Sting" - Extended Preview
- Featurette Why We Love It
- Featurette Bonus Clip 1: James Gunn On The Character Design Of The Film
How Well Do You Know Slither?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Which actor portrays the town’s police chief, Bill Pardy?
Cars in Slither
18 cars on screen, including the 2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT and the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria.
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2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT Important role -
1996 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
2002 Audi A6 C5 Minor role -
1983 Chevrolet S-10 Minor role
Slither Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “Criaturas rastreras” and “La plaga”.
- Also known as
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- Criaturas rastreras
- La plaga
- Parasita
- Slither - criaturas rastreras
- 到处游荡
- 魔虫滑滑
- 魔虫口入
- Ljigavci
- Šlykštyne
- Gmizavci
- スリザー
- Yaratıklar
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- 魔蟲口入
- Slither - Voll auf den Schleim gegangen
- Slither – Una fame da paura
- Horribilis
- Slither - Féltél már nevetve?
- Slither: La plaga
- Slither - Os Invasores
- Слизняк
- 撕裂人
- Târâtoarea
- חלקלק
- Slimák
- Παράσιτα
- Seres Rastejantes
- Incisions
- 슬리더
- Robale
- Плужекът
- Ấu Trùng Ma
- สลิทเธอร์ เลื้อย..ดุ
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Movies Like Slither
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Parasite, Slugs and The Slime People.
Slither FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Slither, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Slither?
Slither runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Slither released?
Slither was released on March 31, 2006.
Who directed Slither?
Slither was directed by James Gunn.
More films by James Gunn Who is in the cast of Slither?
Slither stars Michael Rooker, Elizabeth Banks and Nathan Fillion.
Where can I watch Slither?
In the US, Slither is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Slither make at the box office?
Slither grossed $12.8 million worldwide ($7.8 million domestic, $5 million international) on a budget of $15 million.
How is Slither rated?
Slither has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 69 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Slither have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Slither has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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