Elsa's abusive childhood, hinted at in the film, is mirrored in her abusive "parenting" of Dren, suggesting that her goal was never truly to create life, but to re-enact and control her own trauma. 2. The Transgression of Nature (Body Horror)

Unlike traditional horror films where monsters come from the outside,

Dren (named backwards for "nerd") is not just a scientific project; she becomes an adopted child, accelerating rapidly from a grotesque creature to a humanoid adolescent. Neglectful Parenting:

The film is heavily influenced by David Cronenberg, utilizing body horror to showcase the "wrongness" of the creation. cinema autopsy Splice: A Science Horror Film Review | PDF - Scribd

focuses on a monster created by loving, yet deeply flawed, individuals. The "Hipster" Scientists: