“Splinter” (2008) / Z-View

Splinter (2008)

Director:  Toby Wilkins

Screenplay:  Ian Shorr, Kai Barry, Toby Wilkins (uncredited)

Starring: Shea Whigham, Jill Wagner, Paulo Costanzo, Charles Baker, Rachel Kerbs and Laurel Whitsett.

Tagline: It will get under your skin.

The Overview:  Beware of Spoilers…

A young couple carjacked by an escaped prisoner and his girlfriend become trapped in a remote gas station by a parasitic lifeform that infects its victims turning them into deadly hosts.  Splinter is a low-budget film that works thanks to a well written script and excellent casting.  The story moves quickly and while there may be a few nits to pick with their ice-pack solution, why bother when the film is so much fun?

Splinter rates 4 of 5 stars.