"Splice" is the best monster movie to come out in the last 20 years.
It is an obvious nod to the Frankenstein movies of the 30's and 40's. The lead characters are called Clive and Elsa after the actors Colin Clive and Elsa Lancaster from "The Bride of Frankenstein." Like "The Bride of Frankenstein," "Splice" can be funny and scary at the same time.
"Splice" is a film where the less you know ahead of time, the better. If you want a detailed synopsis, you will need to read someone else's review. Basically, Clive and Elsa are genetic scientists combining different types of animal DNA together trying to find cures for human diseases. When pressured for results, they add human DNA to the mix. Suffice it to say, it goes wrong; horribly wrong.
Adrien Brody and Sarah Polley help raise "Splice" above the standard horror fare. It was especially nice seeing Sarah Polley in a fun film for a change after seeing her in so many heavy films. They both seem to be having a good time in this one.
"Splice" is more in the style of old fashioned horror films that rely more on suspense rather than gore or shock. It's also not afraid to joke around and wink at the camera. If you want to see a film about mad scientists and scary creatures, you should not miss "Splice."
It is an obvious nod to the Frankenstein movies of the 30's and 40's. The lead characters are called Clive and Elsa after the actors Colin Clive and Elsa Lancaster from "The Bride of Frankenstein." Like "The Bride of Frankenstein," "Splice" can be funny and scary at the same time.
"Splice" is a film where the less you know ahead of time, the better. If you want a detailed synopsis, you will need to read someone else's review. Basically, Clive and Elsa are genetic scientists combining different types of animal DNA together trying to find cures for human diseases. When pressured for results, they add human DNA to the mix. Suffice it to say, it goes wrong; horribly wrong.
Adrien Brody and Sarah Polley help raise "Splice" above the standard horror fare. It was especially nice seeing Sarah Polley in a fun film for a change after seeing her in so many heavy films. They both seem to be having a good time in this one.
"Splice" is more in the style of old fashioned horror films that rely more on suspense rather than gore or shock. It's also not afraid to joke around and wink at the camera. If you want to see a film about mad scientists and scary creatures, you should not miss "Splice."