Science fiction is a fascinating genre. In something like horror or action, a good premise rarely justifies its execution. Science fiction is all about its ideas. Some films can introduce a compelling, inventive, and thought-provoking narrative invention and ride that creative success to the finish line. Vincenzo Natali was once one of the finest purveyors of stellar sci-fi ideas. His iconic early works gave way to something with far less renown. Splice is a film worth discussing, though audiences on its release date didn't feel that way.