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Species

Species

For three million years, the human race has been at the top of the evolutionary ladder. Nothing lasts forever.

1995 1h 48mScience FictionHorrorAction

In 1993, the Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence Project receives a transmission detailing an alien DNA structure, along with instructions on how to splice it with human DNA. The result is Sil, a sensual but deadly creature who can change from a beautiful woman to an armour-plated killing machine in the blink of an eye.

3.0/5

TMDB score· 1,891 votes

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In 1993, the Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence Project receives a transmission detailing an alien DNA structure, along with instructions on how to splice it with human DNA. The result is Sil, a sensual but deadly creature who can change from a beautiful woman to an armour-plated killing machine in the blink of an eye.

The vibe

geneticstelepathyparanoiadnatransformationinstinctalienfemme fataledecapitationon the run

Behind it

Roger DonaldsonRoger DonaldsonDirectorDennis FeldmanWriterChristopher YoungChristopher YoungComposerAndrzej BartkowiakAndrzej BartkowiakCinematographyPeter DemingPeter DemingCinematographyMike BensonCinematography

Cast

Natasha HenstridgeNatasha HenstridgeSil
Ben KingsleyBen KingsleyXavier Fitch
Michael MadsenMichael MadsenPreston Lennox
Marg HelgenbergerMarg HelgenbergerDr. Laura Baker
Alfred MolinaAlfred MolinaDr. Stephen Arden
Forest WhitakerForest WhitakerDan Smithson, Empath
Michelle WilliamsMichelle WilliamsYoung Sil
Jordan LundJordan LundAide
Herta WareHerta WareMrs. Morris
William UtayWilliam UtayColleague
Don FischerDon FischerAide
Scott McKennaTrain Hobo
Virginia MorrisMother
Jayne LukeJayne LukeSnack Shop Clerk
David K. SchroederGerman Tourist
David JensenConductor
Esther ScottEsther ScottFemale Conductor
Shirley PrestiaShirley PrestiaVictoria Roth, Ph.D.

Director

Roger Donaldson

Writer

Dennis Feldman

Release date

7 Jul 1995

Runtime

1h 48m

Budget

$35.0M

Box office

$113M · 3.2× its budget

Studio

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, FGM Entertainment

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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Species Collection

Species is a 1995 American science fiction thriller film directed by Roger Donaldson and written by Dennis Feldman. It stars Natasha Henstridge, Ben Kingsley, Michael Madsen, Alfred Molina, Forest Whitaker and Marg Helgenberger. The first sequel to Species, Species II was released theatrically in April 1998. Madsen and Helgenberger reprised their roles. The second sequel, Species III followed in 2004. It premiered on Sci-Fi Channel on November 27, 2004. Henstridge cameos at the beginning of the film. A fourth film, Species: The Awakening was filmed in 2007, following the schedule of Species III of Sci-Fi Channel premiere and subsequent DVD release. None of the actors from the original film returned in this sequel.

Species

In 1993, the Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence Project receives a transmission detailing an alien DNA structure, along with instructions on how to splice it with human DNA. The result is Sil, a sensual but deadly creature who can change from a beautiful woman to an armour-plated killing machine in the blink of an eye.

3.0

Species

1995

Species II

Having just returned from a mission to Mars, Commander Ross isn't exactly himself. He's slowly becoming a terrifying alien entity with one goal -- to procreate with human women! When countless women suffer gruesome deaths after bearing half-alien offspring, scientist Laura Baker and hired assassin Press Lennox use Eve, a more tempered alien clone, to find Ross and his brood. Before long Eve escapes to mate with Ross.

2.6

Species II

1998

Species III

After she delivers her child in an ambulance, alien Eve is killed by a half-breed. Fortunately, Dr. Abbot scoops up the baby alien and escapes. In time, the baby grows into a gorgeous blonde named Sara and begins her quest to find a worthy mate. But Sara is also savage and leaves a trail of deaths in her wake. This carnage makes chemistry student Dean question whether to help her race or not.

2.6

Species III

2005

Species: The Awakening

A scientist, Dr. Hollander, takes his niece Miranda to Mexico in an attempt to reverse the effects of the alien DNA he used to create her. However the treatment goes horribly wrong, and sets Miranda on a killing spree as she sets out to find a mate.

2.4

Species: The Awakening

2007

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