Splice (2009)
Directed by Vincenzo Natali · 104 min · Horror, Science Fiction
24.8 TOPICAL score · #4,039 of 6,776 films
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Splice (2009, directed by Vincenzo Natali) has a TOPICAL score of 24.8 - ranked 4,039 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on lasting engagement and cast, and lowest on audience. It won 1 award from 1 nomination, including the Sitges Film Festival best special effects award. Critics: 75% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6.7/10 critics' average · Metacritic 66. Audiences: TMDB 5.9/10 (2,539 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 32 languages.
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- Critics75% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6.7/10 critics' average · Metacritic 66
- AudienceTMDB 5.9/10 (2,539 ratings)
- Awards1 win, 1 nomination - incl. Sitges Film Festival best special effects award
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 32 languages
- Still read67,711 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
Starring: Adrien Brody (actor #76), Sarah Polley (actor #1,029), Delphine Chanéac, Brandon McGibbon