Splinter
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.
Why it matters
A tense, claustrophobic creature feature that turns a roadside nightmare into a brutal survival chess match against parasitic horror.
- Practical effects by KNB Studios deliver visceral, organic terror that still holds up more than a decade later.
- A tight ensemble led by Shea Whigham and Paulo Costanzo grounds the escalating chaos with believable human conflict.
- Isolation and cramped settings amplify paranoia, making every moment feel like a trap — a masterclass in low-budget suspense.
- Perfect for fans of body horror and eco-parasite narratives that channel Cronenberg’s legacy without losing modern grit.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
100
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
29
Supernatural
0
Creature
100
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
28
Survival
100
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