10 More Criminally Underrated Monster Movies You Need To See

If you observe James Gunn's work, it's evident he enjoys stories about aliens who turn townsfolk into a destructive hive-mind. He did it in The Suicide Squad. He did it in Peacemaker. And he did it in his directorial debut, Slither.

Because this was Gunn's first feature, you might assume this horror-comedy would be a bit rough around the edges. Luckily, Slither has everything we've come to expect from the Guardians for the Galaxy director. Creatively disgusting gore. Innovative monster designs. Imaginative kills. Clever dialogue-free exposition. And, of course, Yondu himself, Michael Rooker stealing every scene.

Even though the narrative cannibalises elements from The Blob and Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Slither feels like its own thing, since it's crammed with Gunn's signature goofiness and dark humour. Rather than feeling like a rip-off, Slither comes across as a homage to creature features from a bygone era.

To the surprise of no one, Nathan Fillion absolutely kills it as the hero. With minimal effort, he can make the simplest dialogue hysterically quotable.

If Slither sounds like its in your wheelhouse, be warned. Because of the outrageous violence, you'll need a very strong stomach to get through it.