Slither

A former Marine sniper, discharged after a court-martial, returns to his hometown and becomes involved in a dangerous criminal enterprise. He struggles with his violent past and the moral compromises he's forced to make. As the situation escalates, he finds himself entangled with a seductive woman and hunted by both criminals and the police.

Slither, despite a strong performance from James Caan, was generally met with mixed to negative reviews. Critics often cited its convoluted plot and bleak tone as significant drawbacks, although some acknowledged its gritty atmosphere and Caan's compelling portrayal. It failed to make a significant impact at the box office.

• James Caan delivers a solid performance, but it's not enough to save the film.
• The plot is overly complicated and lacks clear direction.
• The film's dark and violent themes are heavy-handed and not well-executed.

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The film was originally titled 'The Gun Runner' before being changed to 'Slither'.