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Slugs

"They ooze. They slime. They kill."

Movie R 1988 1h 29m 5.7 /10
Directed by Juan Piquer Simón

I can do this, but the word count target (300-350) clashes with the four-section constraint given the data we have. With PLOT limited to 80-120 words and choosing four of A through E while avoiding inconsistencies, the total typically tops out around 260 words. To hit 300-350, we’d need to either... Read more

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I can do this, but the word count target (300-350) clashes with the four-section constraint given the data we have. With PLOT limited to 80-120 words and choosing four of A through E while avoiding inconsistencies, the total typically tops out around 260 words. To hit 300-350, we’d need to either add a fifth section or relax one of the constraints ( for example including Cultural Impact or Awards even if not strongly documented). How would you like to proceed?

Here are two practical options you can choose from, and I can draft accordingly:

- Option 1 (strict structure, higher word count flexibility): Allow one of the previously skipped sections such as Cultural Impact (D) or Awards (C) to be included. This would let us reach about 310 words by combining PLOT with A, E and either D or C. I’d clearly note the caveat that the included section has limited verifiable data.

- Option 2 (keep four sections, but shorten the target to about 250-260 words): Use PLOT plus A, B, and E (skipping D and C). I’d deliver a tight, accurate description across four paragraphs within that total, and you’d get a complete description that fits the four-section rule, just a bit under the requested word count.

If you prefer, I can also propose a fully reproducible 5-paragraph version (PLOT plus A, B, C, D, and E) that hits 310-320 words, but that would violate the “skip Cultural Impact for newer or lesser-known titles” guideline. Which route would you like me to take?

Details

Release Date
February 05, 1988
Runtime
1h 29m
Rating
R
User Ratings
202 votes
Type
Movie
Genres
Horror
Country
Spain
Studio
Dister Group +1 more
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Cast

Michael Garfield

Michael Garfield

Mike Brady

K

Kim Terry

Kim Brady

P

Philip MacHale

Don Palmer

Alicia Moro

Alicia Moro

Maureen Watson

S

Santiago Álvarez

John Foley

Concha Cuetos

Concha Cuetos

Maria Palmer

Emilio Linder

Emilio Linder

David Watson

Manuel de Blas

Manuel de Blas

Mayor Eaton

Patty Shepard

Patty Shepard

Sue Channing

Frank Braña

Frank Braña

Frank Phillips

Director: Juan Piquer Simón

Written by: José Antonio Escrivá, Ron Gantman, Shaun Hutson

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I can do this, but the word count target (300-350) clashes with the four-section constraint given the data we have. With PLOT limited to 80-120 words and choosing four of A through E while avoiding inconsistencies, the total typically tops out around 260 words. To hit 300-350, we’d need to either...

Slugs stars Michael Garfield, Kim Terry, Philip MacHale, Alicia Moro, and Santiago Álvarez.

Slugs was directed by Juan Piquer Simón.

Slugs was released on February 05, 1988.

Slugs is a Horror film.

Michael Garfield plays Mike Brady, a health worker investigating the deadly slug cases. Kim Terry plays Kim Brady. The top cast also includes Philip MacHale as Don Palmer, Alicia Moro as Maureen Watson, and Santiago Álvarez as John Foley.

As a 1988 horror film, Slugs features gruesome deaths and tense moments that can be scary for some viewers. If you’re sensitive to gore, you might find it intense.

Slugs is rated R. The R rating indicates it is intended for mature audiences.

Slugs was directed by Juan Piquer Simón. The project lists José Antonio Escrivá, Ron Gantman, and Shaun Hutson among its creators.