Slice
Slice

Slice

2018Movie82 minEnglish

In a spooky small town, when a slew of pizza delivery boys are slain on the job, two daring survivors set out to catch the culprits behind the cryptic crime spree.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes58%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users49%
Director: Austin StarkGenres: Horror, Comedy, Action

Plot Summary

In a spooky, magic-ridden town, a pizza delivery boy named Charlie is murdered on his first night of work. His co-worker, Sarah, discovers that Charlie was killed by a werewolf and that he was part of a secret cult. The town's mayor enlists Charlie's friends to help him track down the werewolf and stop it before it can kill again.

Critical Reception

Slice received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its unique blend of horror and comedy, while others found its plot to be convoluted and its attempts at social commentary to be heavy-handed. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its unconventional approach and others finding it to be a forgettable genre film.

What Reviewers Say

  • A surprisingly fun and original horror-comedy that doesn't take itself too seriously.
  • While ambitious, the film struggles to balance its many genre elements and themes.
  • Visually inventive and darkly humorous, but the plot can be a bit hard to follow.

Google audience: Audiences seemed to appreciate the film's quirky humor and unique premise, with many enjoying the horror elements and the performances. However, some viewers found the story to be too strange or underdeveloped, and a portion of the audience felt it didn't fully deliver on its potential.

Fun Fact

The film was initially intended to be a direct-to-video release but gained traction after screening at various film festivals, leading to a limited theatrical release.

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Gimly

Gimly

I sorta don't mind movies that throw you in the deep end in terms of setting. No explanation, just "Werewolves and ghosts are real, deal with it, you wanna know how our werewolves and ghosts differ from somebody else's? Watch the damn movie...