DNA - Definitely Not Suitable
DNA - Definitely Not Suitable

DNA - Definitely Not Suitable

2020Movie84 minItalian

What happens when two very different former elementary school classmates meet again as adults and decide to swap genetic codes to improve their lives? Between clumsy scientific experiments and DNA hacking with disastrous effects, the two will prove to be decidedly unsuited to these new lives...

Read Reviews

Insights

IMDb4.2/10
Director: Kuk-yoon KimGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A divorced couple, who are also scientists, reunite to create a genetically engineered child. However, their creation becomes a monstrous threat when it escapes the lab and begins to hunt them down. They must confront their past mistakes and their monstrous offspring to survive.

Critical Reception

DNA - Definitely Not Suitable received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its predictable plot and unoriginal horror elements. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some viewers finding it mildly entertaining while others felt it failed to deliver on its premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies on familiar horror tropes without offering much novelty.
  • Some found the creature design and suspenseful moments to be effective, but this was often undermined by a weak narrative.
  • The performances were adequate but couldn't elevate the formulaic storyline.

Google audience: Google user reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a divided audience. Some found the creature feature aspects to be engaging, while others found the story to be derivative and lacking in genuine scares.

Fun Fact

The film's original Korean title translates to 'It Comes From You', emphasizing the idea of an invasive, inescapable threat.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review