If you've ever wondered what a murder mystery would look like if it unfolded inside a 'Monster Mash' music video, A24's Slice is your answer. This 2018 gem, directed by music video veteran Austin Vesely, is a stylish, bloody, and delightfully absurd horror-comedy set in a haunted pizza shop. It's a film that feels like a late-night discovery—and now that it's streaming for free on Tubi, it's quietly becoming a cult favorite.
The story kicks off with the murder of a pizza delivery guy named Sean (played by Vesely himself), which sends shockwaves through the quirky town of Kingfisher. Here, humans coexist with werewolves, ghosts, and all manner of monsters—not exactly peacefully, but in a gloriously dysfunctional community. The murder mystery that follows involves a colorful cast: two bumbling cops (Tim Decker and Will Brill), a sharp reporter (Rae Gray) and her awkward photographer (Joe Keery), the victim's ex-girlfriend Astrid (Zazie Beetz), and a werewolf delivery driver named Dax (Chance the Rapper), who becomes the prime suspect. Oh, and the pizza shop is haunted, meaning ghosts punch the clock at retail jobs during the day and haunt folks at night.
Visually, Slice is a treat. Vesely's music video background shines through in every frame, with a saturated color palette, shadowy noir lighting, and slow-motion action sequences that make the whole thing feel like a technicolor fever dream. It's over-the-top in the best way, blending slasher horror, body horror, dark comedy, and neo-noir into a weirdly irresistible atmosphere. The film knows exactly how ridiculous it is and leans into it with snappy dialogue and absurd violence.
The cast is clearly having a blast. Chance the Rapper doesn't even show up until the halfway mark, but when he does, it's with a badass, stylish entrance that makes the wait worth it. His charismatic, mischievous performance anchors the chaos. Beetz brings fierce energy, while Gray and Keery's awkward dynamic leads viewers on a wild goose chase as the body count rises. The film's self-aware humor and zany retorts keep the pace rolling, making it a joyride from start to finish.
Underneath the monster-mash madness, Slice tries to touch on gentrification and how ghosts are treated as second-class citizens, but it never lets the social commentary get in the way of the fun. It's a film that's comfortable in its own skin—proudly delivering a slice of mindless, rampaging entertainment. For fans of A24's offbeat horror, or anyone looking for a late-night streaming gem, this one's a must-watch. And if you're craving more underrated streaming finds, check out our take on Anne Hathaway's overlooked Prime Video sci-fi gem 'Solos' or the Netflix 'Lord of the Flies' late-night sensation.
