Splinter (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2008, Splinter is a thriller and horror film directed by Toby Wilkins, running about 82 minutes. “It will get under your skin.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When their plans for a nature trip go awry, Polly and boyfriend Seth decide to check into a motel. On their way, they're carjacked and kidnapped by low-rent crooks Dennis and Lacey, who take the victims and their SUV to a nearby gas station. Along the way, they encounter an increasingly terrifying horde of parasites, and if any of them intend to survive, they'll have to outsmart the deadly organisms.
Who’s in it. Splinter stars Charles Baker as Blake Sherman Jr., Jill Wagner as Polly Watt, Paulo Costanzo as Seth Belzer and Shea Whigham as Dennis Farell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Splinter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $124.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Splinter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Splinter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Splinter (2008)?
- In US, Splinter is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Splinter worth watching?
- Splinter holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Splinter?
- Splinter stars Charles Baker, Jill Wagner, Paulo Costanzo, Shea Whigham and Rachel Kerbs.
- When was Splinter released?
- Splinter was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.