# Slither (2006)

> A foul-mouthed small-town sheriff and a troubled wife confront an extraterrestrial parasite that turns marital resentment into grotesque monster mayhem.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4391

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Horror, Science Fiction, Comedy
- Director: James Gunn
- Cast: Nathan Fillion, Michael Rooker, Elizabeth Banks, Gregg Henry, Tania Saulnier, Don Thompson, Brenda James, Jennifer Copping
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0439815/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: grotesque, irreverent, slimy, late night horror marathon, halloween party

## Synopsis

A small town faces an unimaginable horror as an alien parasite wreaks havoc from within.

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