Slither (2006 film)

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Slither
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	James Gunn
Written by	James Gunn
Produced by	Paul Brooks Eric Newman
Starring	Nathan Fillion Elizabeth Banks Gregg Henry Michael Rooker
Cinematography	Gregory Middleton
Edited by	John Axelrad
Music by	Tyler Bates
Production companies	Brightlight Pictures Gold Circle Films Strike Entertainment
Distributed by	Universal Pictures (United States and select international territories) TVA Films (Canada) Mandate Pictures (International)[1]
Release date	March 31, 2006 (2006-03-31)
Running time	95 minutes[2]
Countries	United States Canada
Language	English
Budget	$15 million[3]
Box office	$12.8 million[3]

Slither is a 2006 science fiction comedy horror film written and directed by James Gunn in his directorial debut. Produced by Paul Brooks and Eric Newman, the film stars Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, Tania Saulnier, Gregg Henry, and Michael Rooker. The film is set in a small town in South Carolina that becomes invaded by a malevolent alien parasite.

Slither was theatrically released in the United States and Canada on March 31, 2006, by Universal Pictures and TVA Films respectively. Despite it being a box office failure, grossing only $12 million worldwide against a $15 million budget, it received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences for its unique blend of horror and comedy.