Splice
Elsa and Clive, two young rebellious scientists, defy legal and ethical boundaries and forge ahead with a dangerous experiment: splicing together human and animal DNA to create a new organism. Named "Dren", the creature rapidly develops from a deformed female infant into a beautiful but dangerous winged human-chimera, who forges a bond with both of her creators - only to have that bond turn deadly.
Why it matters
A bioethical nightmare wrapped in body horror, Splice probes the monstrous consequences when science plays god with human and animal DNA.
- Delphine Chanéac’s unsettling performance as Dren anchors the film’s unnerving blend of innocence and menace.
- Practical creature effects mix with CGI to create a uniquely grotesque chimera that evolves before your eyes.
- A modern echo of Cronenberg’s ethical quandaries, exploring twisted parenthood and forbidden science with a dark psychological edge.
- Uneven script and pacing hold it back, but the film’s provocative ideas and atmosphere reward viewers who crave cerebral, discomforting horror.
Director
5 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
71
Slow Burn
83
Psychological
71
Supernatural
0
Creature
55
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
85
Survival
66
