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Splice (2009)

R 104 min  -  Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller  -   4 June 2010 (USA)
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Reviews: 319 user | 334 critic | 35 from Metacritic.com

Genetic engineers Clive Nicoli and Elsa Kast hope to achieve fame by successfully splicing together the DNA of different animals to create new hybrid animals for medical use.

Director:

Vincenzo Natali

Writers:

Vincenzo Natali (screenplay), Antoinette Terry Bryant (screenplay), and 3 more credits »

Stars:

Adrien Brody, Sarah Polley and Delphine Chanéac
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Adrien Brody ...
Sarah Polley ...
Delphine Chanéac ...
Dren (as Delphine Chaneac)
Brandon McGibbon ...
Simona Maicanescu Simona Maicanescu ...
Joan Chorot
David Hewlett ...
William Barlow
Abigail Chu ...
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Storyline

Two young rebellious scientists are told by their employers to halt groundbreaking work that has seen them produce new creatures with medical benefits by splicing together multiple organisms' DNA. They decide to secretly continue their work, but this time splicing in human DNA. Written by Anonymous  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

DNA | Experiment | Genetics | Scientist | Farm  | See more »

Taglines:

They Created A Monster See more »

Genres:

Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for disturbing elements including strong sexuality, nudity, sci-fi violence and language See all certifications »

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site [France] | Official site [Japan] | Add/edit official sites  »

Country:

Canada | France | USA

Language:

English | French (only a few words)

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Nouvelle espèce See more »

Filming Locations:

Black Creek Pioneer Village, North York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$26,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$7,385,277 (USA) (6 June 2010) (2450 Screens)

Gross:

$16,999,046 (USA) (1 August 2010)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Gaumont, Copperheart Entertainment, Dark Castle Entertainment See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

SDDS  | DTS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Adrien Brody and Sarah Polley were Vincenzo Natali's first and only choices for Clive and Elsa. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Ginger and Fred meet in the case at the shareholders' meeting, they began to hiss and protract their claws and fangs. From behind, Ginger's fang is already out, and Fred begins to push his out. In the next shot, Ginger pushes her fang out for the first time. See more »

Quotes

Elsa Kast: [crying] What do you want? What do you want?
Dren: Inside... you...
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Crazy Credits

The cast credits and finally the title are scattered throughout the opening credits, instead of appearing consecutively. See more »

Connections

References Sid and Nancy (1986) See more »

Soundtracks

"LOVE CAN'T HIDE"
Written by Michèle Vice-Maslin (SESAC), Billy Pace (ASCAP)
Published by Even Sweetersongs (SESAC), A Drawer Songs (ASCAP)
Produced & Arranged by Michèle Vice-Maslin
Performed by Brenna Redpath
Courtesy of Sweetersongs See more »