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Splinter

  • 2008
  • R
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
43K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,884
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Paulo Costanzo and Jill Wagner in Splinter (2008)
This is the theatrical trailer for Splinter, directed by Toby Wilkins.
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Trapped in an isolated gas station by a voracious Splinter parasite that transforms its still-living victims into deadly hosts, a young couple and an escaped convict must find a way to work ... Read allTrapped in an isolated gas station by a voracious Splinter parasite that transforms its still-living victims into deadly hosts, a young couple and an escaped convict must find a way to work together to survive this primal terror.Trapped in an isolated gas station by a voracious Splinter parasite that transforms its still-living victims into deadly hosts, a young couple and an escaped convict must find a way to work together to survive this primal terror.

  • Director
    • Toby Wilkins
  • Writers
    • Ian Shorr
    • Kai Barry
    • Toby Wilkins
  • Stars
    • Shea Whigham
    • Jill Wagner
    • Paulo Costanzo
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    43K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,884
    682
    • Director
      • Toby Wilkins
    • Writers
      • Ian Shorr
      • Kai Barry
      • Toby Wilkins
    • Stars
      • Shea Whigham
      • Jill Wagner
      • Paulo Costanzo
    • 234User reviews
    • 154Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Shea Whigham
    Shea Whigham
    • Dennis Farell
    Jill Wagner
    Jill Wagner
    • Polly Watt
    Paulo Costanzo
    Paulo Costanzo
    • Seth Belzer
    Charles Baker
    Charles Baker
    • Blake Sherman Jr.
    Rachel Kerbs
    Rachel Kerbs
    • Lacey Belisle
    Laurel Whitsett
    • Sheriff Terri Frankel
    • Director
      • Toby Wilkins
    • Writers
      • Ian Shorr
      • Kai Barry
      • Toby Wilkins
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    User reviews234

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    8onosideboard

    Very fun flick

    The premise has been done many times before, but this film does it right. Apparently "Splinter" is an independent film, but it doesn't deserve to be lumped in the same category as the hundreds of "low budget" horror movies out there that are hardly more than a few friends with a camcorder and some ketchup packets. The production value here looks as good as many Hollywood movies, and the "monster" is done particularly well. The three main actors are great, and the characters are likable.

    This movie isn't going to change the genre or make anyone's Top 10 list, but it's definitely one of the more entertaining horror films I've seen in the last couple of years. It's a fun way to spend 80 minutes. My 8 out of 10 rating is a bit over-inflated simply because there have been so many terrible horror movies put out recently that it was refreshing to genuinely enjoy one from start to finish. A more realistic rating would be 6 or 6.5. Totally worth the price of admission, and I look forward to seeing more from this director in the future.
    7Scodelli

    Solid indie horror flick

    So this movie is a kind of an independent horror film. It's working with a lower budget.

    But first off the acting is not just adequate, it's great.

    The characters are believable and well cast.

    Splinter makes great use of it's low budget. With good acting, some gnarly gore and good creature design. It's the best it can be on a low budget. And it is good.

    Is it amazing? No. But it doesn't have any glaring flaws. A nice movie for a friday night.

    It's a great indie sci-fi/creature feature movie. With a solid script and no glaring flaws.

    I thought about giving it a 6/10 because it's not earth-shattering but I think it deserves a 7/10 for how solid and well executed it is.

    In the end it is a smart little creature feature that makes the most of it's budget.
    6thecanadian-23317

    Great idea marred by incomprehensible shaky cam

    Plot wise, this is a pretty typical zombie/infection style story - but the type of infection is a really great twist. I'll keep it that vague just so that you can enjoy it as blind as possible. Acting is decent, and while it's definitely a low budget movie, most of the effects look pretty good (there's some shots that are pretty rough though).

    The problem is with the "action" scenes. I can handle some shaky cam, but the shaky cam in this movie is some of the worst I've ever seen - you can't follow anything. In one scene, a character gets killed but I literally couldn't tell until the other characters were reacting to it after it happened. I have to assume that the shaky cam is done to hide the lower budget effects, but it's bad enough that I'd rather see low budget effects.

    Overall I do think that the movie is worth a watch because it's a really fascinating spin on the zombie/infection type of story - just know that the shaky cam is VERY bad.
    8markokristic

    Simple,cheap and great fun!

    What a nice surprise this movie turned out to be. Lately I have seen so many bad horror movies that I almost gave up on the genre itself but this one had good reviews on horror sites I visited so I gave it a go. I'm glad I did. The story is basic and simple:a monster, an isolated place and people doing their best to get out the situation alive.Been there, seen that,right? Sure, but Splinter is so well crafted and executed that this didn't bother me one bit.Characters are interesting and intelligent people that use their wits and brains to try to save their lives and don't just scream and panic. The movie is tense and gory and doesn't drag for a second. Special effects are mediocre but sufficient. If you are a horror fan this is the one to watch.Good job Mr. Wilkins!
    7NotMoreMovies

    Good acting and good script with mediocre effects

    This movie is stuck somewhere between a theatrical release-quality film and a direct to DVD movie, but much better than your ordinary Sci-Fi channel special.

    The acting is top quality. All characters, especially the one portrayed by Shea, are portrayed exceptionally well. The plot keeps you glued to your seat, and you can't wait to see what happens next or how they will think of a way out of their predicament.

    The only problems lie in the filming of the "monster" and to a lesser degree, the sound. I'm not a personal fan of the "flicker" style of filming so it may work for others. I prefer a fluid style of filming throughout the entire film. It's hard to keep track of the events occurring when things "flash" around rapidly.

    But if you can overlook it's extremely minor flaws, you're in for a treat with this one. The acting and the central theme of the plot are strong enough to overcome its shortcomings.

    My final ratings: Quality: 7 Entertainment level: 7 Overall: 7 Consensus: This might be Toby Wilkins' break as a writer/director and is a standout performance for Shea Whigham

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Shea Whigham ad-libbed a fair share of his dialogue.
    • Goofs
      Diesel fuel only burns as a mist. Shooting a diesel fuel-pump with a shotgun wouldn't do anything.
    • Quotes

      Dennis Farell: [screaming]

      Polly Watt: It's okay, it's okay, we're cutting your arm off.

    • Connections
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 3, 2009 (Turkey)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Está dentro de ti
    • Filming locations
      • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
    • Production companies
      • ContentFilm International
      • Magnet Releasing
      • Indion Entertainment Group
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $14,154
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,517
      • Nov 2, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $522,497
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 22m(82 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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