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Species

R19951h 48mRoger Donaldson
IMDb 5.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 42% · Metacritic 49

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

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.

Science FictionHorrorAction
GeneticsTelepathyParanoiaDnaTransformationInstinctAlienFemme FataleDecapitationOn The Run

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Frequently asked questions

What is Species (1995) about?

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.

Who stars in Species?

Species stars Natasha Henstridge (Sil), Ben Kingsley (Xavier Fitch), Michael Madsen (Preston Lennox), Marg Helgenberger (Dr. Laura Baker), Alfred Molina (Dr. Stephen Arden). The film was directed by Roger Donaldson.

How long is Species?

Species has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1995. It is rated R.

Is Species worth watching?

Species holds an IMDb rating of 5.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 42. Fans of Science Fiction, Horror, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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