Not allanimal horror filmsare created equal.

Some achieve cinematic greatness, while others thrive on their comedic, campy notoriety.

But one addition to the category is just flat out brutal.

A man’s horizontal screaming face, wrapped in slugs, against a blue sky and grassy background.

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Take a break from the slashers and psychological games with this nature-gone-wild gore fest.

But what makesSlugsinch above the rest is its human elements.

The conflicts within the film shadow todays society and its experiences with public health crises.

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The camera refuses to pan away as the actors scream and writhe under live slugs and fake blood.

Are slugs particularly threatening?

No, but the filmmakers play to their characteristics.

David Watson, played by Emilio Linder, dies as parasites spill from his eye socket in Slugs.

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They dont hide and spring out to attack.

Theyre simply always on the move and corralling you at any given moment.

Unnatural teeth and an insanely carnivorous appetite help too.

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Slugsis still one of the meanest entries into the animal horror subgenre.

Its heavy-handed visuals juiced up a creature feature that could have otherwise fallen flat on screen.

The Spanish-American feature heartily conveyedboth shocking horror and human tragedyin a streamline approach that never fails to excite.

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This horde of murderous mollusks is without a doubt leaving its slimy trail towards cult status.

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