Slug trails, tentacles, hive minds, humor and way too much meat - we're heading to to Wheelsy! 🐛💥
This week on Midnight Cinema, Art and Erik get good and gooey with James Gunn's 2006 cult classic Slither. It's got everything: alien parasites, grotesque body horror, weirdly touching love stories, and enough practical effects to make you flinch with joy. The guys dig into Gunn's early career, long before he was wrangling talking raccoons, and explore how Slither blends horror and comedy into a slick, slimy, genre cocktail.
They break down the small-town chaos of Wheelsy, the emotional rollercoaster of Starla and Grant's deeply cursed marriage, and the unforgettable transformation of poor Brenda into a human balloon full of squirming surprises. From the deer cheer hoedown to the final farmhouse showdown, Slither is a messy, heartfelt, and hilariously disgusting ride.
Come for the tentacles, stay for the trauma, and discover why this overlooked box office flop became a beloved horror-comedy gem. Just… maybe don't eat spaghetti while listening.
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