Splice (2010)
Scientists defy ethics to create a chilling human-animal hybrid, leading to bleak and suspenseful consequences.
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.
How intense is Splice?
Splice is properly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Splice feels like
- Tone
- grittybleaksuspensefulchilling
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Splice
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Is Splice for you?
Is Splice scary?
Yes, properly. Splice is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Splice gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Splice sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Splice OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Splice?
Splice runs 1h 44m.
Where can I stream Splice?
Splice is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Splice have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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