Splinter

2008·Movie
1h 22min·R
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic586.6Rotten Tomatoes––

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Scare8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3
  • Catharsis3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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You scare easily

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About

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

Crew

Directed by:
Toby Wilkins, Kelly Kelley
Written by:
Ian Shorr, Kai Barry
Produced by:
Mark Cuban, Lauren Bass, Chris Freihofer
Composed by:
Ben Wilkins, Ben Wilkins, Jon Johnson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Splinter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Splinter legally?

HuluPrimeHBO MaxPhiloThe RokuHooplaCinemaxPluto TV

Splinter is included with a subscription to Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Plex. 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?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.1 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.

Do critics and audiences agree on Splinter?

Critics58
Audiences64

Yes. Critics average 58 and audiences 64 out of 100, so both groups see Splinter much the same way.

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 13 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.

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