Splice (2010)
Genres: Horror, Science Fiction
Cast: Adrien Brody, Sarah Polley, Delphine Chanéac, David Hewlett, Brandon McGibbon, Simona Maicanescu, Abigail Chu
Splice is a 2009 science fiction horror film directed by Vincenzo Natali and starring Adrien Brody, Sarah Polley, and Delphine Chanéac. The story concerns experiments in genetic engineering being done by a young scientific couple, who attempt to introduce human DNA into their work of splicing animal genes. Guillermo del Toro, Don Murphy, and Joel Silver are the executive producers of this film. Theatrically released on June 4, 2010, the film received generally positive reviews from critics but was commercially unsuccessful, and grossed just $27 million against a $30 million production budget.