Splinter

Splinter

Year: 2008

Runtime: 82 min

Language: English

Director: Toby Wilkins

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While on a secluded camping trip, a young couple's romantic getaway is disrupted when they stumble upon a dangerous convict and his partner hiding in the woods. As the group's dynamic becomes increasingly fraught with tension, they discover a terrifying, ancient creature preying on the bodies of animals and humans alike. Now, they must fight to survive the night and escape the relentless horror pursuing them in the wilderness.

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1

Gas Station Attack

The movie begins with a quiet gas station where the slack-jawed attendant is suddenly attacked by a rabid creature. The horrific event sends his body into grotesque contortions, marking the start of the chaos about to unfold.

Gas Station
2

Couple's Camping Trip

Seth Belzer and Polly Watt set off for a romantic camping adventure in the heart of Oklahoma’s forests. What begins as an idyllic escape quickly spirals into terror after they fall victim to a car-jacking.

Oklahoma Forests
3

Car-Jacking

The couple's journey is abruptly interrupted when they are car-jacked by escaped convict Dennis Farell and his drug-addled girlfriend, Lacey Belisle. This incident sets the stage for the harrowing events that follow.

Oklahoma Road
4

Infected Animal Encounter

As they travel, misfortune strikes when Seth and Polly accidentally run over an infected animal, leading to a flat tire. This event forces them to seek refuge at the now-deserted gas station.

Roadside
5

First Infection

Upon arriving at the gas station, Lacey discovers the attendant writhing in distress in the bathroom. A horrifying attack follows, resulting in her grisly demise, but her body reanimates, becoming an immediate threat.

Gas Station Bathroom
6

The Reanimated Menace

As Lacey's corpse reanimates, Seth, Polly, and Dennis fight for survival against the terrifying creature. The trio soon realizes that severed remains of infected victims exhibit a life of their own.

Gas Station
7

Sheriff's Fatal Encounter

Sheriff Terry Frankel attempts to intervene but tragically meets his end when he is brutally torn in half by Lacey's reanimated body. In a shocking turn, the creature merges with the sheriff's upper half, becoming a new, formidable threat.

Gas Station
8

Finding Shelter

Seeking temporary safety, the trio hides in a walk-in refrigerator. However, their respite is short-lived as they are attacked by a piece of the infected creature's severed arm, a chilling reminder of the relentless nature of the infection.

Gas Station Refrigerator
9

Infection Spreads

It becomes clear that Dennis has also been infected after his encounter with the splintered beast. In a desperate attempt to save him, Seth and Polly perform a painful amputation on Dennis's infected arm.

Gas Station
10

Understanding the Threat

Through their harrowing experiences, Seth learns that the creatures are fungal parasites controlling reanimated corpses. This new knowledge helps them devise a plan using body temperature to slip past the creature.

Gas Station
11

The Failed Escape

Seth tries to use the police car parked outside but realizes that, without the keys, it is useless. In a moment of bravery, Dennis decides to lure the creature away, sacrificing himself for Seth’s escape.

Gas Station
12

Final Confrontation

As chaos erupts, Dennis and Polly narrowly escape the creature's wrath while hiding in a freezer. The tension escalates as the terrifying creature continues its relentless pursuit.

Gas Station Freezer
13

Explosion and Sacrifice

The climax arrives when discarded fireworks ignite a flammable trail, causing the gas station to explode. In a final act of heroism, Dennis detonates propane tanks, sacrificing himself to eradicate the infected corpses.

Gas Station
14

Escape Into the Unknown

With the explosion, Seth and Polly manage to escape the inferno just in time. However, the film ends with a haunting revelation that other dormant infected creatures lie in wait in the woods, hinting at an impending threat.

Woods

Last Updated: October 28, 2024 at 08:22

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