Species

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Species

R

1995

1h 48m

Sci-Fi

Horror

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When government scientist Xavier Fitch (Ben Kingsley) intercepts a space transmission containing the genetic sequence for an alien life form, he uses it to produce "Sil" (Natasha Henstridge) -- a gorgeous alien-human hybrid. As Fitch's team grows concerned at her rapid rate of growth, Sil wrecks the laboratory and begins a violent quest for a suitable male human to impregnate her. The U.S. government dispatches top assassin Preston Lennox (Michael Madsen) and a team of experts to stop her.

Critics Consensus

Species shows flashes of the potential to blend exploitation and sci-fi horror in ingenious ways, but is ultimately mainly interested in flashing star Natasha Henstridge's skin.

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Sheila Johnston

Independent (UK)

12/03/2018

It would be comforting to think that the genus Cinema Americana were guided by the principal of natural selection, but cloning and reversion seem, rather, to be the norm.

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

12/03/2018

3.5/5

It's a lot of fun. It's certainly well directed. We've seen it all before, but I enjoyed it.

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Michael Phillips

Chicago Tribune

12/03/2018

2/4

It's a sex horror-fantasy without laughs or life, a nightmare without sense, a casual pickup that should have been left at the disco.

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

08/31/2022

C

The naked, exposed, inexperienced actress at the movie’s center deserves better.

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Peter Canavese

Groucho Reviews

08/18/2022

2/4

Typifies middling Hollywood schlock: a pulpy, sleazy sci-fi/horror creature feature destined to cycle endlessly through cable airings and, now, to pad out streaming platforms.

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Kevin Carr

Fat Guys at the Movies

07/29/2022

3/4

While the effects often don’t hold up, and the script structure isn’t fully formed, this is a great slice of 90s-era sci-fi paranoia.

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Bald E.

@Ricardo1996 Jan 5

Species Alien Girl SIL Nudity Sexual, Alien SIL x Human Male OMG

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Karl H

@Kjh1972 Dec 2

As it 1995 it is quite old now , good directorship,acting is good . Most don't like it because of the sexual content. However it is not overly sexual without reason. I love the film . Sometimes I think critics do not have a clue about films,just to watch and enjoy . They always want something arty farty , or in-depth and meaningful. I thoroughly enjoyed it , Natasha henstridge is a beautiful woman and reminds me a bit like splash,where she barely speaks English. The film does show men how they are,if a beautiful woman wants sex. Most men can't pull there trousers down fast enough. Great alien type film . Definitely worth watching.

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Gregory S

@Gregory566 Aug 2

Just misses so many marks. So much wasted potential.

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Shayne P

@RT38049274 Jun 11

Excellent mix of horror and sci-fi, with a creature design by the late H.R. Giger, the same guy who designed the Xenomorph in ALIEN. A very adult oriented theme, featuring an all star cast, and a beautifully stunning newcomer, Natasha Henstridge, as the Alien being.

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Mike P

@RT09890132 01/13/2025

Goofy creature feature is only moderately effective. Sil, the alien lizard lady, has a biological imperative to reproduce, and she'll kill as many people in LA as she needs to make that happen. So it's a silly high concept script...This inspite of an awesome cast and many effective and suspenseful scenes. But it's un-done by the obviously exploitive aspects of the plot. In order to put something like this over you would need an awesome, super stylish and innovative director to put a cool, arty spin on things; (kind of like Depalma did with Carrie, or Ridley Scott did with Alien). As it is, it comes across as just a very trashy B-movie; something you might see on Skinemax late on Saturday night.

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Calvin T

@Calvin504 12/30/2024

Wasn't bad and ya girl really did look good ✌🏾

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Roger Donaldson

Director

Ben Kingsley

Xavier Fitch

Michael Madsen

Preston Lennox

Alfred Molina

Dr. Stephen Arden

Forest Whitaker

Dan Smithson, Empath

Marg Helgenberger

Dr. Laura Baker

Species: Official Clip - Regenerating Thumb

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Species: Official Clip - Hunting Sil

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Species: Official Clip - Deadly Kiss

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Species: Official Clip - More Docile and Controllable

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Species: Official Clip - Xavier's Protocol

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Species: Official Clip - Sil Wants a Baby

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Species: Official Clip - Sil's Cocoon

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Species: Official Clip - The Dead Half

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Species: Official Clip - Up in Flames

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Species: Official Clip - Puberty

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Synopsis

When government scientist Xavier Fitch (Ben Kingsley) intercepts a space transmission containing the genetic sequence for an alien life form, he uses it to produce "Sil" (Natasha Henstridge) -- a gorgeous alien-human hybrid. As Fitch's team grows concerned at her rapid rate of growth, Sil wrecks the laboratory and begins a violent quest for a suitable male human to impregnate her. The U.S. government dispatches top assassin Preston Lennox (Michael Madsen) and a team of experts to stop her.

Director: Roger Donaldson
Producer: Frank Mancuso Jr., Dennis Feldman
Screenwriter: Dennis Feldman
Production Co: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Rating: R
Genre: Sci-Fi, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 17, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $58.7M
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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