Spliced
Spliced is a Canadian animated television series produced by Teletoon and Nelvana. The series made its world premiere on Jetix in Latin America on April 20, 2009. The series currently airs in Canada on Teletoon, in the United States on qubo, in Australia on ABC3, in the United Kingdom on Nicktoons, in Latin America on Disney XD, and in Sweden on Nickelodeon. The series began airing in the United States on qubo on September 19, 2009 until the network dropped it from its lineup on October 24, 2009 but returned on September 28, 2010 as part of its "Night Owl" block.
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Plot Summary
A group of mercenaries is sent to an isolated research facility where a dangerous experiment has gone horribly wrong. They discover that the scientists have been splicing animal DNA into humans, creating grotesque and deadly creatures. The team must fight for their survival against these abominations while uncovering the dark secrets of the facility.
Critical Reception
Spliced is a low-budget creature feature that garnered a mixed reception. While some appreciated its gore and creature effects, many critics found the plot predictable and the acting uninspired. It is generally regarded as a forgettable entry in the sci-fi horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its commitment to practical creature effects and gore.
- Criticized for a thin plot and underdeveloped characters.
- Seen as a competent, albeit unoriginal, monster movie.
Google audience: Audience reception for Spliced is largely unavailable on public platforms.
Fun Fact
The creature effects in Spliced were primarily achieved through practical means, with a focus on makeup and puppetry rather than extensive CGI.
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