With just two days to go until Splice invades theaters, the film’s Internet trailer arrives and, like the others, it’s fantastic. This one taps into a key asset of the film left untouched by previous promo material, the reality of the situation. It begins with a timeline depicting monumental events including the defining of the structure of DNA in 1953, the cloning of Dolly in 1996 and concluding with the unthinkable, the splicing of human DNA. Splice is a well-constructed and thoroughly entertaining fictional story infused with an eerie hint of truth making it utterly terrifying. You can read my full thoughts on the film here, but for now, check…

Title: Splice Director: Vincenzo Natali Starring: Adrien Brody, Sarah Polley, Delphine Chaneac Moviegoers eat up films about people with superpowers, time travelers and aliens. They’re utterly absurd and therefore can simply be labeled as pure entertainment. But what happens when you take an absurd concept and infuse it with even the slightest degree of pragmatism? Splice happens. It’s natural to want to dismiss a concept suggesting the devastating results of a seemingly possible experiment, but by permitting yourself to absorb it, you’ll open yourself up to a potentially stirring and thoughtful experience. Clive and Elsa (Adrien Brody and Sarah Polley) are a team of top-notch genetic engineers who focus on…