Splinter (2008) Horror Thriller Sci-Fi Crime

Rated R | Genres Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Crime | Runtime 1h 22m
Splinter (2008) Horror Thriller Sci-Fi Crime Poster

Splinter Plot Synopsis:

While camping in the woods, Polly Watt and her clumsy boyfriend Seth Belzer damage their tent. They decide to spend the night in a low-budget motel. Meanwhile the criminals, Lacey Belisle and Dennis Farell, have trouble with their runaway car while heading to Platt and they walk on the lonely road. When Polly passes by Lacey, she stops the car and the couple is rendered by Dennis. However, Polly hits something in the road and while replacing the tire, they are attacked by a weird splinter. The car overheats and they stop in a gas station, where they are trapped by zombies, victims of the splinter parasite.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: 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.

Tagline: It will get under your skin.

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Official Trailer

  • Splinter Official Trailer

Splinter Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2008 (more 2008 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 82 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Crime
Sub-Genres:  Monsters
Horror Genres:  Creatures, Killer
Horror Subgenres:  Confined, Isolation, Sci-Fi
Directors: Toby Wilkins
Stars: Charles Baker, Jill Wagner, Paulo Costanzo, Shea Whigham, Rachel Kerbs … (cast list)
Box Office: $14,154
Awards: 7

What is Splinter Streaming On?

Splinter is Streaming on HBO Max, Tubi
Language: English
Country: United States
Writers: Ian Shorr, Kai Barry, Toby Wilkins
Producers: Iqbal Ahmed, Kai Barry, Graham Begg, Chad Burris, Jamie Carmichael, Mark Cuban, John Glosser, Ted Kroeber, Raj Patil, Todd Wagner
Editors: David Michael Maurer

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