Low budget horror is always a secret pleasure of mine because I think the genre is the hardest to be creative in. Seriously, how easy is it to scare someone? "Splinter" won't scare you nor necessarily creep you out however it will at some points test your limit in psychological terms.
The dialogue is great at time and then askew: some lines just don't fit and don't add comic relief or insight into the plot of character.
While the acting is enjoyable and worthy of praise the whole story, centered at a gas station, contains the characters rather than letting them break free and show the audience their true capabilities.
The story is predictable but the creature and its concept is somewhat original. It sort of takes a new spin on Carpenter's "The Thing" while adding its own unique spin... perfect combination. I liked the special effects and always keep in mind while watching that it's low-budget. Still, the animators and producers did a fine job at making a gritty creature.
Worth renting.
The dialogue is great at time and then askew: some lines just don't fit and don't add comic relief or insight into the plot of character.
While the acting is enjoyable and worthy of praise the whole story, centered at a gas station, contains the characters rather than letting them break free and show the audience their true capabilities.
The story is predictable but the creature and its concept is somewhat original. It sort of takes a new spin on Carpenter's "The Thing" while adding its own unique spin... perfect combination. I liked the special effects and always keep in mind while watching that it's low-budget. Still, the animators and producers did a fine job at making a gritty creature.
Worth renting.