Sideshow Collectibles is actively working on new statue collectibles inspired by two of Guillermo Del Toro’s most recent films: DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK and SPLICE.

DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK was his 2011 release, written by Matthew Robbins and GDT, and directed by Troy Nixey. SPLICE was the GDT-produced horror flick directed by Vincenzo Natali.

Click here to view the PDF file with preview images and details. Note the “easter egg” on the DON’T BE AFRAID blocks.

Once again our pal Gary was able to score a trip to the SPLICE premiere in Los Angeles. His hook: “This film will make you feel uncomfortable…heeby jeeby uncomfortable.” Read his full review on his Dark Recess blog!

Some other tidbits:
I found pictures from the premiere at the Central Wisconsin Hub website

SPLICE is getting 61% on the Tomato Meter at Rotten Tomatoes right now.

Some notable quotables from Critics:
“The film, much of which takes place in laboratories or at the couple’s isolated farmhouse, doesn’t deliver “the usual.” I was fine with that — grateful, in fact. A little queasy in the stomach, but grateful.”
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune

“The script blends human psychology with scientific speculation and has genuine interest until it goes on autopilot with one of the chase scenes Hollywood now permits few films to end without.”
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

“Director Vincenzo Natali, working with producer Guillermo del Toro, achieves a second-rate — Canadian — tone that recalls Gothika and David Cronenberg

Some new SPLICE posters are making the rounds. Download them by clicking on the images below:

    

Warner Brothers has just released the new SPLICE poster, and it features a cute little Baby Dren. Can’t wait to see her all grow’d up…on June 4th! That’s right, the SPICE premiere is not far away. In the meantime, feel free to download this cool new poster.

    

The best SPLICE trailer yet has been released by MSN. It is scary, and shows a glimpse of some weighty performances and special effects. The buzz on this film has been very good, and should only get better. Click over to Parallel Universe at MSN and check it out.

GDT is executive producer for SPLICE, and it is directed by Vincenzo Natali. Watch for it on June 4th, 2010!

  

Good news GDT horror fans – SPLICE has been picked up for release.

Joel Silver’s Dark House Entertainment and Warner Bros. will be releasing SPLICE on June 4th, 2010.

Deadline Hollywood reports that the deal “will give the film a wide summer release on 3,000 screens, and a print and advertising commitment north of $25 million, and more likely in the vicinity of $35 million to $40 million.”

  

Here is a collection of links and reviews for the SPLICE premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

Reviews

SPLICE a mainstream monster movie
“Writer/director Vincenzo Natali takes his tale in some truly icky directions, not quite making it into Cronenbergland but going far enough to elicit solid ‘ewww!’ laughs from the crowd.”

Review from Cinematical
“Come on studios, do the right thing and nab this dark, science fiction roller coaster.”

Review from Film.com
“B+ Creepy, giddy, squirm-inducing madness.”

Distribution

Sundance 2010: Splice Object of Service Deal Bidding Battle
“There’s a battle occurring for distribution rights to Vincenzo Natali’s Splice at this year’s Sundance film fest, but instead of acquisitions bidding in ever-escalating sums, the producers are being offered service contracts, which seems to be the trend in indie film distribution nowadays.”

The Science of SPLICE

Behind the Scenes of Splice: Interviews with the Director and VFX Supervisor

  

Another SPLICE video has surfaced online. Some really cool creature effects in this one. I can’t help but notice, that even though the clip portrays something amazing and beautiful, a sense of dread or anxiety seems to be in every frame. See if you feel the same.

  

A clip from the anticipated Guillermo Del Toro produced thriller SPLICE is available online today from RottenTomatoes.com.

The film, starring Adrien Brody and Sarah Polley, tells the story of two scientists who dare to tamper with animal and human DNA to create new life forms.

Check out the clip below:

SPLICE is directed by Vincenzo Natali. To read more about this project, go to our SPLICE HOME PAGE.

  

There are some amazing new pictures hitting the internet from SPLICE – one is the new movie poster (from ShockTilYouDrop.com) and the others are a collection of photos of the “being” (from DreadCentral. I admit, it gave me chills when I saw them.

SPLICE is being produced by Guillermo Del Toro, and stars Adrien Brody and Sarah Polly, and is being directed by Vincenzo Natali. DreadCentral reports that SPLICE is the story of two scientists, Clive and Elsa, who merge human and animal DNA in an experiment to see what comes out of it. The result is a deformed infant that grows into a beautiful winged chimera, and a bond is formed between its creators. The bond turns sour, though, when death starts raining down.