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Splinter

2008·Movie
1h 22min·R
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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A , sci-fi movie: .

Good for friends night · party vibe · drop-in friendly

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It will get under your skin.

When their plans for a nature trip go awry, Polly and boyfriend Seth decide to check into a motel. On their way, they're carjacked and kidnapped by low-rent crooks Dennis and Lacey, who take the victims and their SUV to a nearby gas station. Along the way, they encounter an increasingly terrifying horde of parasites, and if any of them intend to survive, they'll have to outsmart the deadly organisms.
Creature FeatureParasitic HorrorFast-PacedGoreSurvivalClaustrophobicIntensePractical EffectsB-Movie

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Splinter

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Where can I stream Splinter legally?

Splinter is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Splinter worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Splinter rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Splinter?

1 h 22 min

Splinter runs 1 h 22 min.

Will Splinter make me laugh?

A touch

Not really. Humor is rare.

Is Splinter plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven. Intrigue and mystery carry it more than its characters do.

Can I half-watch Splinter?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is Splinter good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo Watch

Not really. Our viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will Splinter scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes. It's genuinely frightening.

Will I feel good after watching Splinter?

BleakHopeful

Probably not. Its tone is bleak.

Do critics and audiences agree on Splinter?

Critics66
Audiences58

Not quite. Critics rate Splinter higher (66) than audiences (58). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Splinter in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Splinter?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Splinter in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Splinter use?

The VirusPuppeteer ParasiteKill It with FirePainful TransformationAbnormal Limb Rotation RangeThe End... Or Is It?Half the Man He Used to BeBittersweet EndingColliding Criminal ConspiraciesBizarre Alien SensesLife-or-Limb DecisionGas Station of Doomand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for Splinter, including The Virus, Puppeteer Parasite, Kill It with Fire.