Splinter Preview

Splinter has flown under the radar, for no good reason. The movie is set around a quiet gas station on a lonely stretch of freeway, though the gas station is home to more than just a pit stop. It harbors a terrifying virus-like monster which inhabits its victims bodies and drives them on a relentless lust for blood. The virus begins to twist the bodies of its prey into shapes which are best suited to carry out its desire to infect more victims and kill again.

The low budget flick is filled with juicy little elements which, when combined will give you one hell of a scare. The special effects are a mix between CGI and standard effects, and during most of the creature shots, it looks as if there’s an actual corpse on the screen. You’ll see limbs crack and break, corpses slam themselves around, and of course, the monster tearing people apart via limb removal, which is perhaps the most shocking scene in the movie.

The concept of the movie sounds a bit cheesy, but once you watch it, you’ll hear a voice in the back of your head admitting the movie is quite awesome. The creatures in the film manage to be menacing and creepy looking and the flaws are few and far between when it comes to execution. A great score and equally great special effects makes this a great indie release. Splinter fits the mold of many classic films. It’s scheduled to be released October 31.