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Species (1995)

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Average Rating: 4.8/10
Reviews Counted: 33
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Average Rating: 5/10
Critic Reviews: 6
Fresh: 1 | Rotten: 5

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Fine special effects, eclectic casting, and the freeze-frame-worthy, clothing-free debut of a blonde bombshell made this cheesy science fiction/horror hybrid a cut above its B-grade roots. At a top-secret Utah facility headed up by Dr. Xavier Fitch (Ben Kingsley), scientists have created "Sil" (Natasha Henstridge), a half-human, half-alien product of experiments with DNA codes obtained from beyond the stars. Unfortunately, Sil has escaped. Her primary objective is to mate, and, with the ability

R, 1 hr. 48 min.

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Directed By: Roger Donaldson

Written By: Dennis Feldman

In Theaters: Jul 7, 1995 Wide

On DVD: Aug 27, 1997

MGM Home Entertainment

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Cast

Ben Kingsley
Xavier Fitch
Michael Madsen
Preston Lennox
Alfred Molina
Dr. Stephen Arden
Forest Whitaker
Dan Smithson
Marg Helgenberger
Dr. Laura Baker
Natasha Henstridge
Adult Sil
Caroline Barclay
Drunken Girl
Patricia Belcher
Admittance Clerk
Gary Bullock
Motel Clerk
William Bumiller
Bouncer
Richard Fancy
Doctor
Anthony Guidera
Robbie
Whip Hubley
John Carey
Dave Jensen
Conductor
Jordan Lund
Aide
Virginia Morris
Mother
Shirley Prestia
Dr. Roth
Lucy Rodriguez
Wedding Dress Saleswoma...
Marliese Schneider
Abducted Woman
Esther Scott
Female Conductor
William Utay
Colleague
Herta Ware
Mrs Morris
Frank Welker
Alien Sil
David Selburg
Government Man
Michelle Williams
Young Sil
Don Fischer
Aide
Alfred Mouna

Critic Reviews for Species

All Critics (47) | Top Critics (13) | Fresh (12) | Rotten (23) | DVD (17)

Takes a clever premise and turns it in to soft core porn with a clunky ending.

February 7, 2011 Full Review Source: Cinema Crazed

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

It is no masterpiece, but after some of the schlock seen this year, it is nice to see a science-fiction horror film that delivers.

July 13, 2008 Full Review Source: ESplatter

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Steve Biodrowski

ESplatter

An enjoyable creature feature where the creature just happens to mask itself as a beautiful, often-naked blonde. Nothing more than a big-budget exploitation flick, but it has some good shock moments.

March 4, 2006 Comment

Chuck O'Leary

FulvueDrive-in.com

As slyly smart as it is silly, and the flick delivers a clever idea that's wedged in between some rather slick action scenes.

October 27, 2005 Full Review Source: DVDTalk.com

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Scott Weinberg

DVDTalk.com

...one good-looking monster is not enough to make a good monster movie. Things like plot, characters, atmosphere, suspense, and, dare I say it, scares, are also helpful.

October 22, 2004 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis

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John J. Puccio

Movie Metropolis

...she's a beautiful, horny, outer-space babe who just wants to copulate, and when she doesn't get her way, boy, does she get angry!

October 22, 2004 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis

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John J. Puccio

Movie Metropolis

Violent kill-fest of a sci-fi/horror movie. Sexy monster, though.

October 15, 2004 Comment

Steve Crum

Kansas City Kansan Source: Kansas City Kansan

Sexy and bold.

October 3, 2004 Comment (1)

Victoria Alexander

FilmsInReview.com

Does this film know it's funny? Does it think it's scary? In truth, it's enough of both to enjoy.

August 16, 2003 Comment

Nick Davis

Nick's Flick Picks

Worthless

August 2, 2003 Comments (2)

John Esther

Pasadena Weekly

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A very cool sci-fi horror movie, I saw it when it came out, and I'd like to see it again sometime.

September 6, 2010

AJ Verser

Super Reviewer

Species is a terrific Sci Fi horror film.with good cast of actors. After an experiment at a top secret facility goes haywire, The facilities latest experiment escapes. The experiment is a woman implanted with Alien DNA and she must find a mate to create an alien race. Scientists hunt her down at any cost. Species

March 27, 2011