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Splice (2009)

R 104 min  -  Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller  -   4 June 2010 (USA)
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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:

A secret experiment will break the laws of science and create an animal human hybrid. 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

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Sound Mix:

SDDS  | DTS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The two genetically spliced organisms introduced in the beginning of the film, Fred and Ginger, are references to the classic singing and dancing duo Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: When Dren hangs upside down from the rafter in the barn, her dress doesn't fall down around her shoulders. 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

Referenced in Switch (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"Zeppelin Interpolation"
Written by Bob Wiseman
Performed by Bob Wiseman
Courtesy of The Artist See more »