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Splinter (2008)

Paulo Costanzo , Shea Whigham , Toby Wilkins  |  R |  DVD
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (98 customer reviews)

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Product Details

  • Actors: Paulo Costanzo, Shea Whigham, Jill Wagner, Charles Baker
  • Directors: Toby Wilkins
  • Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: R (Restricted)
  • Studio: Magnolia Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: April 14, 2009
  • Run Time: 82 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (98 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001J4E19C
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #91,213 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Splinter" on IMDb

Special Features

  • Commentary with Director and Cast
  • Commentary with Director and Crew
  • The Splinter Creature
  • Creature Concept Art Gallery
  • How to Make a Splinter Pumpkin
  • Shooting Digitally
  • Building the Gas Station
  • Oklahoma Weather
  • The Wizard
  • HDNet: A Look at Splinter

Editorial Reviews

A young couple retreats to the wilderness for a romantic camping weekend, but the trip quickly spirals into a nightmare when they are carjacked by an escaped convict and his girlfriend. Thrown together by chance, no one can imagine the
terrifying horror that awaits the two couples at a remote and isolated gas station.

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59 of 63 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars "Splinter" Is a Taut Indie That May Get Under Your Skin November 4, 2008
Format:DVD
Admittedly, my expectations when it comes to modern independent horror are pretty limited. For the most part, films go for cheese and splatter with loads of lame humor. I called these films lazy in a recent review, as they trade genuine suspense for a quick chuckle every time. Making an intentionally bad movie must be much easier than attempting something that genuinely draws the audience in. So when I checked out Toby Wilkins' "Splinter" on a lark, I was pleasantly surprised. "Splinter" is a taut, fast-paced and nasty little thriller that works as solid entertainment.

A jolty, kinetic little creature feature--the tone and pacing of "Splinter" recalls other (perhaps more sophisticated films) with its quick and jagged editing, but it works well here. The creature in question is a spiky parasite that kills its prey and then uses the bodies to maneuver around in a grisly spectacle of attack. It's an interesting and unsettling visual to see the carcasses bent, broken, altered, and taken over. The violence and settings are played for "real," with characters you come to know and respect. That, to me, was the real selling point of "Splinter." It set up character types at the beginning, but through nice performances and an attention to dialogue in the script--these individuals break through as real protagonists that you want to see succeed.

This genuine respect for the characters (and thankfully, they're not just idiots) is what brings the suspense to life. The film is short, brutal, sometimes unexpected and it works brilliantly on its own terms. In a world where independent horror can be painful--I felt that this little film was a nice diversion. I may not remember the film several months down the line, but I enjoyed the nasty ride now. With reasonable expectations, "Splinter" just might surprise you too. KGHarris, 11/08.
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32 of 35 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars INTERESTING BLOODY HORROR GORE FEST! October 29, 2008
Format:DVD
I was able to check this out as a sneak peak in my own home tonight and I will say 'Splinter' is a pretty solid interesting horror film! The film is a cross breed with touches of The Thing(remake), The Blob and 28 days! Gorehounds will like this film as it pulls no punches when it comes to graphic deaths and dismemberment, but the story will keep old fashioned horror fans interested too!

The film is short and fast paced, but the characters are fairly believable and you care about them....so important to any horror film! The film begins with an attack on a gas station attendant by an unknown "critter" with a lot of spikes(or "Splinters"..if you will)sticking out of it. I don't usually like to tell a whole lot about a film and prefer to let the viewer see things unfold on their own. The best part of the movie is finding out what these critters are or who?! I don't know if you want to spend your money seeing this in the theater as it is only around an hour and 15 minutes long, but I know I will be looking to buy this film when it becomes available on DVD.....when the price in right! ;-b
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23 of 26 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A surprisingly delightful film March 21, 2009
By C. Helm
Format:DVD
I seldom expect much from an indie horror movie so I'm not usually disappointed when it turns out to be so bad it's bad. "Splinter" is one of those very rare exceptions: a good story and even better script, good direction, and excellent acting by people I had never heard of. Shea Wigham is the real standout, as the escaped con with some real humanity and courage. You will actually care about these characters, and what this parasite does to its victims is genuinely horrifying. Too bad it's so short, but until the DVD comes out, I'm settling for watching it on the Sci-Fi Channel every time it runs.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars It tries hard but doesn't exactly make it!
This movie could have been so much better if the acting hadn't of been very disjointed and hard to believe. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Michael P Chevalier
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite Scary Movie Ever!!!
I first saw this on cable TV on the SyFy Channel and loved It. So I got this used and the seller was excellent! The Blu Ray is great quality and seriously... Read more
Published 1 month ago by sumrsolo
4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Gorefest Monster Flick...
Splinter follows a young couple, celebrating their anniversary, that get kidnapped by an escaped convict and his drug-addicted girlfriend. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jonathan
2.0 out of 5 stars Not even good enough to get 1 star
I love horror movies, to get that out of the way. And I will even give thumbs up to a movie even if it has only 10 minutes of goodness for 70 minutes of blah blah (but not... Read more
Published 2 months ago by CausticLye
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional rural zombie horror! Great premise!
Okay, this one came out of nowhere. "Splinter" is just terrific for what it is: a low-budget indie horror film. Definitely a new twist on "XYZ Monster in the Woods" movies. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Michael
5.0 out of 5 stars awesome horror movie
great conflict between good and bad, then good humans banding and bonding with bad ones against the greater evil. I won't spoil it but it was a super ending! Read more
Published 3 months ago by S. Hovlik
5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps you on the edge of your seat
Actors did a great job. The special effects are awesome. The criminal came on strong and uncaring in the beginning but You find that there is depth in his character.
Published 4 months ago by Sylvia A. Johnson
3.0 out of 5 stars Questionable case
Dvd is in great shape but the case was in worse shape than described...as a collector, i was not very happy about it.. Read more
Published 4 months ago by rick sanchez
4.0 out of 5 stars Certainly worth watching.
I don't like horror films, but this one was just a good movie. It's a little dated, but it's written well enough. Read more
Published 5 months ago by ian henry
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT MOVIE FIND!!
I stumbled upon this movie by chance after a friend lent me his copy. I KNEW immediately that I wanted to add this great horror movie to my collection. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Dennis E. Math
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does this dvd has subtitles? Help, i'm deaf.
According to the "Product Details" section of the Splinter Blu-Ray blurb page: http://www.amazon.com/Splinter-Blu-ray-Jill-Wagner/dp/B001KRVLAU/ref=/ref=cm_cd_t_pb_i the disc is closed-captioned: "Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Widescreen; Language:... Read more
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