Splice
Director: Vincenzo Natali
Actors: Adrien Brody, Sarah Polley, Delphine Chanéac
PlotClive and Elsa, two ambitious genetic engineers, specialize in creating hybrid organisms by splicing DNA from different species. Driven by the desire to push scientific boundaries, they embark on an unauthorized experiment to combine human DNA with that of various animals, despite ethical concerns and potential dangers. Their efforts result in the creation of Dren, a rapidly maturing female creature with an array of unique physical traits and abilities. As Dren develops, the scientists care for her in secrecy, facing moral dilemmas and growing tensions over their creation.
As Dren's intelligence and emotions become more pronounced, the boundaries between human and creature blur, leading to unpredictable and alarming behavior. Clive and Elsa struggle to maintain control and debate the implications of their actions, highlighting the conflict between scientific curiosity and ethical responsibility. As the situation escalates, unforeseen consequences challenge their relationship and force them to confront the potential repercussions of their groundbreaking experiment.
Writers: Vincenzo Natali, Antoinette Terry Bryant, Doug Taylor
Release Date: 04 Jun 2010
Runtime: 104 min
Rating: R
Country: Canada, France, United States
Language: English, French
Home Video Reviews
"Splice" is an entertaining sci-fi horror with solid audio, decent video, and minimal extras, but ultimately predictable and not groundbreaking.
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