--- product_id: 57369300 title: "Splice" price: "€ 65.15" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/57369300-splice store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Splice **Price:** € 65.15 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Splice - **How much does it cost?** € 65.15 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/57369300-splice) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Sci-fi fantasy horror. Two renegade young scientists, Clive Nicoli (Adrien Brody) and Elsa Kast (Sarah Polley), knowingly transgress legal and ethical boundaries by conducting a dangerous experiment in which they combine or 'splice' DNA from human and animal sources. Their experiment results in the creation of a new creature whom they christen Dren (Delphine Chaneac). Dren, who resembles a human female but has animal features including wings and aquatic lungs, at first exceeds the wildest dreams of her makers - but as she continues to grow and learn at an alarming rate, her existence gives rise to deadly consequences. Review: The Splice of Life - 'Splice' is a curious relic. Well, as far as the genetic modification branch of science goes, "Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof." But the day is not over yet. As the film progresses, so the story grows and the plot develops into what can justly be described a notional masterpiece, containing the suggestive implication that the revealed progress and status of scientific knowledge is selectively deceptive, and we are being insulted and beguiled with less than the true or complete picture. Of course, such things without governmental approbation will not even reach pre-patent research stage, but as this film shows such research could actually be conducted by a closet organisation in order to find out whether it can be done, and such knowledge even when forbidden is revolutionary. So this film is quite telling in its nature. It is directed by Vincenzo Natali, a name with which I am unfamiliar, but if I ever see his directorial mark on any other movies, I'll be taking a closer look. The big name is actor Adrien Brody, who shares a lead role with Sarah Polley as the two 'rogue' geneticists. The story is richly entertaining from the start, and keeps you hooked to the very last scene. It is one of those rare movies that have the hypnotic power to hold my attention all the way through without so much as a break for tea or coffee. A person with ADD would be just as placated by its turns of sentimentality and horror, driven like a machine by the cogpiece of scientific intellect. The script is never boring, with its witty faux-reality in the duel with dilemma and decision that the characters have, and the acting and actors are immensely likeable as you follow their progress from joy to tragedy, as of parents with a newborn child who are sure to learn the hard way of its growing pains into the package as well. The child in question, Dren, a hybrid of human and animal DNA - I will give no more away than that - is just as much an object of sympathy for the viewer as are the main protagonists, collaborative scientists Clive and Elsa (played by Adrien Brody and Sarah Polley respectively; Delphine Chaneac the mutation), who work for a forbidding industry and so have to go underground with their project. From there, the tension mounts as their secret experiment spirals out of control. As I said before, the film is rich in quality entertainment and, like a rich sandwich cake, it is hugely enjoyable to consume but it will be a while before you need or want another helping - that is, a repeat viewing. There are few movies as sustainedly good as this one, and I am surprised I have not heard of the director before, as he has crafted a masterpiece which should not go unrecognised into obscurity or unapplauded by anyone into movie history. It is now one of my favourites. Get it! Review: Great film - I thoroughly enjoyed it. Watched it just after reading about the splicing of mouse genes in the Wuhan lab. Fantastic. Good timing. Fantastical but still a little chilling. Not so scary you can't sleep but enough to make you think. Get a bag of Doritos dippers & a glass of wine. Enjoy ! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Contributor | Abigail Chu, Adrien Brody, Antoinette Terry Bryant, Brandon McGibbon, David Hewlett, Delphine Chaneac, Doug Taylor, Sarah Polley, Simona Maicanescu, Steven Hoban, Tetsuo Nagata, Vincenzo Natali Contributor Abigail Chu, Adrien Brody, Antoinette Terry Bryant, Brandon McGibbon, David Hewlett, Delphine Chaneac, Doug Taylor, Sarah Polley, Simona Maicanescu, Steven Hoban, Tetsuo Nagata, Vincenzo Natali See more | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 888 Reviews | | Format | Blu-ray, PAL | | Global Trade Identification Number | 05055201818201 | | Manufacturer | Optimum Home Entertainment | | Number of discs | 1 | | Runtime | 1 hour and 43 minutes | ## Product Details - **Colour:** Colour - **Format:** Blu-ray - **Number of discs:** 1 - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 43 minutes ## Images ![Splice - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61FZDdvez2L.jpg) ![Splice - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qflbEfqSL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Splice of Life *by P***S on 29 March 2013* 'Splice' is a curious relic. Well, as far as the genetic modification branch of science goes, "Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof." But the day is not over yet. As the film progresses, so the story grows and the plot develops into what can justly be described a notional masterpiece, containing the suggestive implication that the revealed progress and status of scientific knowledge is selectively deceptive, and we are being insulted and beguiled with less than the true or complete picture. Of course, such things without governmental approbation will not even reach pre-patent research stage, but as this film shows such research could actually be conducted by a closet organisation in order to find out whether it can be done, and such knowledge even when forbidden is revolutionary. So this film is quite telling in its nature. It is directed by Vincenzo Natali, a name with which I am unfamiliar, but if I ever see his directorial mark on any other movies, I'll be taking a closer look. The big name is actor Adrien Brody, who shares a lead role with Sarah Polley as the two 'rogue' geneticists. The story is richly entertaining from the start, and keeps you hooked to the very last scene. It is one of those rare movies that have the hypnotic power to hold my attention all the way through without so much as a break for tea or coffee. A person with ADD would be just as placated by its turns of sentimentality and horror, driven like a machine by the cogpiece of scientific intellect. The script is never boring, with its witty faux-reality in the duel with dilemma and decision that the characters have, and the acting and actors are immensely likeable as you follow their progress from joy to tragedy, as of parents with a newborn child who are sure to learn the hard way of its growing pains into the package as well. The child in question, Dren, a hybrid of human and animal DNA - I will give no more away than that - is just as much an object of sympathy for the viewer as are the main protagonists, collaborative scientists Clive and Elsa (played by Adrien Brody and Sarah Polley respectively; Delphine Chaneac the mutation), who work for a forbidding industry and so have to go underground with their project. From there, the tension mounts as their secret experiment spirals out of control. As I said before, the film is rich in quality entertainment and, like a rich sandwich cake, it is hugely enjoyable to consume but it will be a while before you need or want another helping - that is, a repeat viewing. There are few movies as sustainedly good as this one, and I am surprised I have not heard of the director before, as he has crafted a masterpiece which should not go unrecognised into obscurity or unapplauded by anyone into movie history. It is now one of my favourites. Get it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great film *by K***S on 27 May 2024* I thoroughly enjoyed it. Watched it just after reading about the splicing of mouse genes in the Wuhan lab. Fantastic. Good timing. Fantastical but still a little chilling. Not so scary you can't sleep but enough to make you think. Get a bag of Doritos dippers & a glass of wine. Enjoy ! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Frankendaughter!! Deeply flawed... and yet... fascinating... *by C***R on 2 January 2011* It's so frustrating when you are confronted with a piece of art of any sort that - like Splice - has so many intriguing elements and the kernal of a classic which ultimately fails on too many levels for comfort. The central conceit - which is admittedly somewhat unoriginal - is nevertheless a potentially fascinating updating of Frankenstein (itself something of a Promethean homage) for the genome generation. Unfortunately, despite the lovingly created lab-based, almost futuristic sets, the CGI Fred and Ginger - the initial artificially created chimaeras - are less-than-convincing. They LOOK like computer graphics and make it very difficult for you to suspend your disbelief. And even though the overall look of Dren - the ultimate humanoid chimaera - is more convincing (at least once she matures) there is still plenty wrong with her physiognomy. And with her linguistic and emotional maturation. And yet, there is considerable pathos in her character. (Which has much to do with Delphine Chanéac's lovely performance.) The same cannot, however, be said for her creators - played by Adrien Brody and Sarah Polley. Again, the performances themselves are excellent. But the characters seem poorly thought-out. Underwritten, even. In fact, the overriding impression I have is of a movie which is far too short to do proper justice to the whole concept which includes themes of parenthood, feminism, the snowballing of technology into apocalyptic and unforseen directions etc. Yes, I enjoyed the ride. Yes, I laughed out loud on several occasions. Yes, the movie challenged me to confront my own prejudices and attitudes towards its subject matter. And, yes, it managed to elicit a variety of emotions within me which most movies fail to do. Hence the four stars. But I have to stress that I felt incredibly short-changed overall. The relentless pace of the movie meant that too many corners were cut for me. There was too much ellipsis. There were so many themes to be explored and yet, having to shoehorn so many into a conventional film's running time meant that any such exploration was only superficial. Again and again I wished the filmmakers had put their energies into a TV series. Or even a mini-series. (Imagine how monumentally frustrating Twin Peaks would have been if David Lynch had condensed it into a movie rather than into the beautifully nuanced and perambulatory masterpiece of television that it ended up as!) I wholeheartedly recommend you see the film. It did, after all, provoke major debate in my household! (We were still picking it apart nearly two hours after it ended!) But be prepared to be let-down like no other film I can think of! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/57369300-splice](https://www.desertcart.at/products/57369300-splice) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-07-11*