Character Relationships in Splice

Clive (played by Adrien Brody) is a protagonist in Splice. Genetic engineer at N.E.R.D. who secretly creates and raises the hybrid Dren with Elsa. He discovers the human DNA used was Elsa's own, has a sexual encounter with Dren, and attempts to terminate her. He is ultimately overpowered and killed by Dren. Elsa (played by Sarah Polley) is a protagonist in Splice. Genetic engineer and co-creator of Dren. She persuades Clive to keep the hybrid alive, forms a maternal bond, and discovers Dren's human DNA is hers. After being raped by the metamorphosed Dren, she kills it and accepts a large payout from Joan to continue the pregnancy. Dren (played by Delphine Chanéac) appears in Splice. A rapidly aging human-animal hybrid created by Clive and Elsa. Amphibious, carnivorous, and sexually mature, she forms a bond with Clive before metamorphosing into a male. She kills Barlow, Gavin, and Clive, rapes Elsa, and is eventually killed by Elsa, leaving Elsa pregnant. Barlow (played by David Hewlett) appears in Splice. N.E.R.D. employer who forbids the creation of human-animal hybrids. He discovers human DNA in Dren's protein samples, travels to the isolated farm with Gavin, and is killed by Dren upon her emergence from the grave. Gavin (played by Brandon McGibbon) appears in Splice. Clive's brother who accidentally discovers Dren and flees in fear. He later reveals the farm's location to Barlow and is killed by Dren when she attacks them at the barn. Elsa / PD (played by Stephanie Baird) appears in Splice. Joan Chorot (played by Simona Măicănescu) appears in Splice. Employer at N.E.R.D. who initially forbids human hybrid experiments. At the film's end, she informs Elsa about the patentable biochemical compounds in Dren's body and offers a large sum of money to continue the pregnancy.

Character Relationship Map: Splice

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Splice (2010) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.

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Story Analysis

A genetic experiment spirals into a tragic exploration of creation, parenthood, and corporate exploitation.

Plot Progression

  1. The Secret Genesis
  2. Isolation and Maturation
  3. The Barn Massacre
  4. Corporate Aftermath

Directed by Vincenzo Natali

Splice (2010) · 5.9/10 · horror, science-fiction