Splice

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Splice

R

Released Jun 4, 2010

1h 47m

Sci-Fi

Horror

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Geneticists Clive (Adrien Brody) and Elsa (Sarah Polley) specialize in creating hybrids of species. When they propose the use of human DNA, their pharmaceutical company bosses forbid it, forcing them to conduct experiments in secret. The result is Dren, a creature with amazing intelligence and physical attributes. At first, Dren exceeds their wildest dreams, but as she begins to grow at an accelerated rate, she threatens to become their worst nightmare.

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Critics Consensus

It doesn't take its terrific premise quite as far as it should, but Splice is a smart, well-acted treat for horror fans.

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Hank Sartin

Time Out

Rated: 2/5

Nov 17, 2011

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Perri Nemiroff

Shockya.com

Fascinating and exciting yet disturbing and potentially upsetting.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 13, 2010

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

I love the character of Dren, which is nerd spelt backwards. I loved the relationship between her and her putative parents: Adrian Brody and Sarah Polley.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 11, 2010

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Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

I cannot recommend Splice because while the concept is genuinely disturbing, it is mostly poorly executed so you may only get a hot fifteen minutes, and I am being generous, of visceral horror.

Jan 4, 2025

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

Gets points for being bizarre and incorporating evocative body-horror elements, though the story itself doesn't offer up anything substantial.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 22, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

In concept alone, not to mention the first exciting half-hour, the film promises greatness before failing to live up to those promises with a second half that feels emotionally disengaged and a finale that’s rushed.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 18, 2023

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David W

Now this the very definition of a devisive cult movie. Is it disturbing? Yes. Is it weird? Absolutely. Is it to my taste a great movie that takes risks but is superbly well made? Yes. This extremely well acted, challenging sci-fi horror explores some very interesting philosophical and moral ground whilst simulaneously being hugely entertaining with superb special effects. It certainly won't appeal to everyone given the subject matter, especially as the movie progresses into its final phase but personally I really enjoyed my time with this one.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/11/25

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James N

It’s a phobe but it’s like it was made for Amin. There’s clone sex that is almost a fucked her to death situation with incest undertones.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

10/29/24

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Waniya S

Kinky as hell anyways

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/14/24

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stephen b

It's pretty disturbing, but in a way that forces you to think about the ethics of certain practices that may not be too far from reality. And then it just becomes really disturbing.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/21/24

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David P

I was pleasantly surprised. Weird, messed up but well worth a watch.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/18/24

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Jordan Y

Super weird and different.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/07/24

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Synopsis

Geneticists Clive (Adrien Brody) and Elsa (Sarah Polley) specialize in creating hybrids of species. When they propose the use of human DNA, their pharmaceutical company bosses forbid it, forcing them to conduct experiments in secret. The result is Dren, a creature with amazing intelligence and physical attributes. At first, Dren exceeds their wildest dreams, but as she begins to grow at an accelerated rate, she threatens to become their worst nightmare.

Director: Vincenzo Natali
Producer: Steven Hoban
Screenwriter: Vincenzo Natali, Antoinette Terry Bryant, Doug Taylor
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Gaumont
Rating: R (Language|Disturbing Elements|Nudity|Sci-Fi Violence|Strong Sexuality)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 4, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $17.0M
Runtime: 1h 47m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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