Red Dragon vs Splinter
Red Dragon has the higher audience score (7/10 against 6.2/10 for Splinter). Splinter is the shorter watch at 1h 22m compared with 2h 4m. Red Dragon is the older of the two (2002 against 2008). Both are crime, horror, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Red Dragon
Splinter| Red Dragon | Splinter | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 6.2/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 2008 |
| Length | 2h 4m | 1h 22m |
| Genres | Crime, Horror, Thriller | Crime, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Brett Ratner | Toby Wilkins |
| Main cast | Anthony Hopkins, Emily Watson, Mary-Louise Parker, Ken Leung, Philip Seymour Hoffman | Shea Whigham, Jill Wagner, Paulo Costanzo, Charles Baker, Laurel Whitsett |
Synopsis
Red Dragon
Former FBI Agent Will Graham, who was once almost killed by the savage Hannibal 'The Cannibal' Lecter, now has no choice but to face him again, as it seems Lecter is the only one who can help Graham track down a new serial killer.
Splinter
When their plans for a nature trip go awry, Polly and boyfriend Seth decide to check into a motel. On their way, they're carjacked and kidnapped by low-rent crooks Dennis and Lacey, who take the victims and their SUV to a nearby gas station. Along the way, they encounter an increasingly terrifying horde of parasites, and if any of them intend to survive, they'll have to outsmart the deadly organisms.
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