Slither
A small town is taken over by an alien plague, turning residents into zombies and all forms of mutant monsters.
Why it matters
An unapologetically gooey, gloriously gross alien parasite invasion that blends body horror with sharp comedy and small-town chaos.
- James Gunn’s early flair for mixing humor and horror shines through before his Guardians days.
- Michael Rooker’s gruff charm anchors the mutant mayhem with memorable, messy physicality.
- Practical effects and creature design channel ’80s splatter classics, delivering squelchy, visceral thrills.
- Perfect for fans craving a campy, infectious blend of zombie and alien subgenres with a side of dark wit.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
100
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
57
Supernatural
20
Creature
100
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
100
Cerebral
28
Survival
66
AlienBody HorrorParasiteTransformationZombie
