Slime City
A student moves into a run-down building in New York City. His bizarre neighbors make a concoction in their apartment they call wine, but when he takes some of it, he turns into a deformed, murderous monster.
Why it matters
A sleazy, slime-soaked plunge into ’80s practical effects and urban decay, Slime City channels punk-inflected body horror with a toxic New York attitude.
- A cult favorite for its gooey, grotesque practical effects courtesy of director Greg Lamberson’s low-budget ingenuity.
- Captures a grimy, off-kilter NYC underbelly that feels like a smash-up of John Carpenter’s urban paranoia and Troma’s DIY anarchic spirit.
- Perfect for fans of mutant transformation flicks who appreciate late-night VHS oddities over polished studio scares.
- Its blend of black humor and slime-drenched carnage makes it a cult midnight movie staple despite uneven pacing and narrative.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
43
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
29
Supernatural
20
Creature
55
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
0
Survival
17
