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As Graver and Frank grow and interact with each other, Anika and Jack start to develop a bond with their creations, treating them more like pets or even children. However, things take a dark turn when Graver and Frank begin to exhibit more and more human-like behavior, including emotions like anger, frustration, and even a sense of self-awareness.

When Dr. Nernst discovers their secret project, he orders them to destroy the creatures, citing concerns about the safety of the laboratory and the potential consequences of their actions. However, Anika and Jack are reluctant to give up their creations, which they have grown to care for. --Splice-2009----

However, as Frank grows and evolves, Anika and Jack start to realize that their creation is not just a simple organism, but a being with its own desires, needs, and emotions. Frank begins to exhibit signs of intelligence, curiosity, and even playfulness. As Graver and Frank grow and interact with

In a shocking twist, Anika decides to sacrifice herself to save Jack, allowing him to escape from the laboratory. As Jack flees, Graver and Frank are seen escaping into the wilderness, leaving the audience with a haunting and unsettling conclusion. Nernst discovers their secret project, he orders them

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Their first successful experiment results in the creation of a creature that is a hybrid of a human and a rat. The creature, which they call "Frank" (named after the Frankenstein monster), seems to possess incredible healing abilities.