As a young girl, Wei often did her schoolwork while her father conducted various scientific experiments. One of his experiments addressed a prominent birthmark on Wei's face. However, when he tested his latest creation, the results were unsuccessful, resulting in a chaotic and bloody situation. Now a grown-up, Wei (Joyena Sun) shares her father's passion for science, particularly when studying bugs and insects. Her dedication has paid off, as she recently received a scholarship to University West. As she prepares for this new chapter, she packs her belongings. She moves in with her Aunty Ling (Xiao Hu), who works in the beauty products industry, and her cousin Angela (Jess Hong), who is already attending the same university. As Wei settles in, she feels renewed energy, especially regarding her relationship with Angela. Angela is beautiful and quite popular, with a strong circle of friends. In contrast, Wei is shyer and more focused on her scientific interests, which Angela and her peers often dismiss. This has led some to label her as a "monster." Once at university, Wei excels academically to the extent that Dr. Paul (Jared Turner) invites her to work in the university labs after hours. She views this opportunity as the perfect chance to refine and complete her father’s work, which focuses on repairing and altering skin for the greater good. However, Wei encounters numerous challenges, including the potential jeopardy of her father’s long-term research, unexpected twists and monstrous developments. "Grafted" is a horror film that will appeal to fans of body horror, especially those who enjoy titles like "The Substance" or "The Fly." Directed by Sasha Rainbow, who previously made a short film titled "Kamali" in 2019, "Grafted" marks her debut in feature-length horror. In my opinion, the film establishes itself brilliantly in this new venture. Although the film takes some time to get started, I became genuinely engaged by the thrilling plot once the main story and concept were introduced. The film features numerous twists and turns. Although some reveals were predictable, I still enjoyed watching everything unfold. There are impressive efforts, gruesome kills, and remarkable body horror throughout. The dialogue varies among the characters; some, like the lead, are well-written, while many side characters can appear cheesy. However, this is forgivable and acceptable because it’s meant to be a playful horror film. Overall, Grafted, directed by Sasha Rainbow, is an impressive horror film. Although it takes some time to pick up speed, the concept is excellent, and I found myself captivated as the story unfolded. The film features numerous outstanding body horror moments for fans, fantastic sound design and an eerie soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere. While some side characters and dialogue are cheesy, I still found the experience enlightening and thoroughly enjoyable. If you've already watched The Substance, it's time to check out Grafted. * This review has been written for Sanity. For more reviews from Walkden Entertainment, check out the link here: www.walkdenentertainment.com