Splinter (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Splinter is a 2008 drama thriller directed by Toby Wilkins, starring Shea Whigham, Jill Wagner and Paulo Costanzo. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes and earned $522,497 worldwide. Critics gave it 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Director
- Toby Wilkins
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Magnet Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Splinter About?
The premise of Splinter without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
While on a secluded camping trip, a young couple's romantic getaway is disrupted when they stumble upon a dangerous convict and his partner hiding in the woods. As the group's dynamic becomes increasingly fraught with tension, they discover a terrifying, ancient creature preying on the bodies of animals and humans alike. Now, they must fight to survive the night and escape the relentless horror pursuing them in the wilderness.
Splinter Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- dead female police officer
- body lands on a car
- creature feature
- biopunk
- police officer killed
- killing
- minimal cast
- couple
- vacation goes wrong
- parasite
- gas station
- tent
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- woods
- escaped prisoner
- convict
- police officer
- dead woman with eyes open
- video surveillance
- trail of blood
- torso cut in half
- torn in half
- tire iron
- tire change
- thermometer
- temperature
- suicide
- car theft
- spitting blood
- shotgun
- shot in the head
- shot in the chest
- shot in the back
- severed leg
- severed hand
- severed arm
- self sacrifice
- security camera
- screwdriver
- reanimation
- pushing a car
- pistol
- one word title
- one day timespan
- matches
- jumping from a rooftop
- infection
- ice
- hostage
- hit by a car
- held at gunpoint
Splinter Cast
Shea Whigham leads the cast, with Jill Wagner and Paulo Costanzo. Directed by Toby Wilkins.
- Director Toby Wilkins
More from Toby Wilkins
More films directed by Toby Wilkins: Kidney Thieves and Tales from The Grudge.
Splinter Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Splinter 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 61% User score
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Splinter Plot Summary
What happens in Splinter from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
It begins at a quiet gas station, where a slack-jawed attendant finds himself under attack by a rabid creature, sending his body into grotesque contortions. Meanwhile, a young couple, Seth Belzer and Polly Watt, set off for what they hope will be a romantic camping adventure in the heart of Oklahoma’s forests. However, their idyllic plans are abruptly interrupted when they fall victim to a car-jacking by an escaped convict, Dennis Farell, and his drug-addled girlfriend, Lacey Belisle.
Full summary
The whole story of Splinter, scene by scene
Splinter Box Office
Splinter grossed $522,497 worldwide. $14,154 came from the US and Canada and $508,343 (97%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$522.5K
- US & Canada
- $14.2K
- International
- $508.3K
Splinter Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Splinter (2008) Official Trailer [HD]
How Well Do You Know Splinter?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
What event triggers the chaos at the gas station?
Cars in Splinter
3 cars on screen, including the 1994 Toyota 4Runner and the 2006 Dodge Charger.
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1994 Toyota 4Runner Important role -
2006 Dodge Charger Minor role -
1987 Ford F-Series Minor role
Splinter Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “分裂” and “异形魔种”.
- Also known as
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- 分裂
- 异形魔种
- Espinhos
- Ciern
- Astilla
- Esta dentro de ti
- 恐怖异刺元
- Tüske
- 刺
- A tüske
- Cierń
- Pod kůží
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- Заноза
- רסיס
- Kıymık
- 스플린터
- Está dentro de ti
- Скабка
- ダスク・オブ・ザ・デッド
- สปลินเตอร์ ชีวอสูร
- 異形魔種
- Rakštis
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Splinter FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Splinter, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Splinter?
Splinter runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was Splinter released?
Splinter was released on October 31, 2008.
Who directed Splinter?
Splinter was directed by Toby Wilkins.
More films by Toby Wilkins Who is in the cast of Splinter?
Splinter stars Shea Whigham, Jill Wagner and Paulo Costanzo.
How much did Splinter make at the box office?
Splinter grossed $522,497 worldwide ($14,154 domestic, $508,343 international).
How is Splinter rated?
Splinter has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 58 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Splinter have a post-credit scene?
No. Splinter has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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