Original Creature Feature
We’ve been making our way through March with a wild range of films. We began with Robert Wise’s iconic queer film The Haunting, unlocked the Patreon vault to re-release our super-sized episode on Scream (2022), then hopped in the pool to discuss classic 90s Erotic Thriller Wild Things.
Now we’re going the indie route for Toby Wilkins‘ outstanding 2008 low budget creature feature film, Splinter.
In the film, Polly (Jill Wagner) and her boyfriend Seth (Paulo Costanzo) are celebrating their anniversary when their car is hijacked by criminals Dennis (Shea Whigham) and Lacey (Rachel Krebs). Forced to stop at a remote gas station, the foursome must band together when they encounter a strange parasite that is infecting humans and animals alike. Holed up inside and cut off from society, will the group survive the night or will they become infected with splinters, too?
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Episode 222: Splinter (2008)
Ready for an original creature feature with practical effects and surprisingly great character work? Allow us to introduce you to (maybe queer?) director Toby Wilkins’ Splinter (2008).
We’re big fans of this film, which boasts charismatic performances from its central trio, great creature work and smart use of its mostly single gas station location.
Plus: camping talk, the rom-com cut, music video editing, and zombie walks.
Cross out Splinter!
Coming up on Wednesday: We’re headed to the East Coast of Canada for a horrific coming-out story with Stephen Dunn’s Closet Monster (2015)
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