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This is the sequence that earned the film an R-rating and walk-outs at Sundance. But why include it? Natali has argued consistently that the scene is the logical endpoint of the film’s themes. Clive and Elsa conflate parenthood with ownership. Dren, denied agency, expresses rage through the only biological imperative it understands: reproduction. The scene is not gratuitous; it is horrifying because it is the inevitable consequence of creating life without ethics. --Splice-2009----

Encouraged by their success, Anika and Jack decide to create another creature, this time splicing human DNA with that of a more complex animal, a wolf. The new creature, which they call "Graver", grows at an alarming rate and displays incredible strength and agility. For digital archivists, the keyword represents the fragility

R for disturbing elements, nudity, strong sexuality, and sci-fi violence. Plot Summary Parents guide - Splice (2009) - IMDb This is the sequence that earned the film

As their experiments progress, Anika and Jack become increasingly fascinated with the possibility of creating new life forms. They begin to secretly work on a project to splice human DNA with that of other animals, without informing their boss.