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Post by killercrab on Dec 29, 2007 17:27:02 GMT
I'll admit I had much anticipation for James Gunn's SLITHER - but after last night's viewing I was left feeling well .. underwhelmed. Maybe it's my lack of overt appreciation for the crazy fun of 1980's horror mean't I missed all the *in jokes*.SHIVERS and THE THING seem to definitely be inspirations to me. Gunn himself on the making of extra says he wasn't trying to out do the films that inspired him - but make a film that encompassed the fun of those times. Whilst SLITHER wasn't without laughs - the reliance of expletives to get many of them across wore thin quickly and is somewhat endemic of a lack of true wit in this film. The characters were generically drawn for the most part but not unappealing - the sfx had moments too. I was I must admit expecting some fleeting nudity - but well ... I think Gunn could and should of pushed this further - he missed a great moment for sure. When the little slither slugs explode out of the very obese lady they shower down the Sheriff and his romantic would be. He says put your hands over your mouth so they can't find entrance. Wouldn't that of been a brilliant moment for them to lock lips ?! A decent pop corn horror but nothing makes me want me to rewatch it again soon.
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