Question 1

How did Jenna Fischer end up in Slither when she wasn't originally cast?

Accepted Answer

The actor originally in her role asked to be released for a pilot, so James Gunn swapped the character's gender and gave her more lines, casting Fischer instead.

Question 2

What injury did Michael Rooker hide while filming his mutant arm attack scene?

Accepted Answer

Michael Rooker dislocated his shoulder during the scene where he attacks Starla and grows a floppy arm, but didn't tell anyone until filming was complete.

Question 3

What horror movie homage appears in the bathtub scene with Kylie?

Accepted Answer

The alien slug swimming toward Kylie in the foamy bathtub is a nod to A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) when Freddy's glove emerges during Nancy's bath.

Question 4

What connection does the funeral home name have to Kurt Russell and James Gunn?

Accepted Answer

The funeral home is named 'R.J. McCready' after Kurt Russell's character in The Thing (1982), and Russell later worked with Gunn on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017).

Question 5

What cult film is Brenda watching when Grant visits her house?

Accepted Answer

Brenda is watching The Toxic Avenger (1984) with her baby when Grant comes to her house.

Question 6

How did Jenna Fischer end up in Slither when she wasn't originally cast?

Accepted Answer

The actor originally in her role asked to be released for a pilot, so James Gunn let him go, swapped the character's gender, and gave Fischer the part with more lines.

Question 7

What injury did Michael Rooker suffer while filming his mutant arm attack scene?

Accepted Answer

Michael Rooker dislocated his shoulder during the scene where he attacks Starla and grows a floppy arm, but didn't tell anyone until filming was complete.

Question 8

What horror movie reference appears in the bathtub scene with Kylie?

Accepted Answer

The alien slug swimming toward Kylie in the foamy bathtub is a nod to A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) when Freddy's glove emerges during Nancy's bath.

Question 9

What connection does the funeral home name have to Kurt Russell and The Thing?

Accepted Answer

The funeral home is named 'R.J. McCready's,' referencing Kurt Russell's character in The Thing (1982), who later worked with James Gunn on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.

Question 10

Which cult film is Brenda watching when Grant visits her house?

Accepted Answer

Brenda is watching The Toxic Avenger (1984) with her baby when Grant comes to her house.

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