Good watch, would watch again, and can recommend. This was a hit movie at the time, and other than the Xenos design, I'd say it is still a pretty good movie. The "anti-Jaws" approach of showing the monster off is really cool as the premise is largely how detailed and dangerous the xenos is, but the approach removes a lot of the suspense in the hunting and subterfuge, almost humanizing her as "hunted by the evil…
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.
Top Cast
Natasha Henstridge
Sil
Ben Kingsley
Xavier Fitch
Michael Madsen
Preston Lennox
Marg Helgenberger
Dr. Laura Baker
Alfred Molina
Dr. Stephen Arden
Forest Whitaker
Dan Smithson, Empath
Michelle Williams
Young Sil
Jordan Lund
Aide
Herta Ware
Mrs. Morris
William Utay
Colleague
Don Fischer
Aide
Scott McKenna
Train Hobo
Virginia Morris
Mother
Jayne Luke
Snack Shop Clerk
David K. Schroeder
German Tourist
David Jensen
Conductor
Reviews
_**Wiping out the "galactic weed**_" Released in 1995, "Species" chronicles events after SETI (Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence) receives a transmission from outer space detailing alien DNA structure, along with instructions on how to splice it with human DNA. This gives birth to Sil, a girl (Michele Williams) who escapes and rapidly grows into a statuesque blonde (Natasha Henstridge). Government agent…
Clearly, these scientists had not heeded Jeff Goldblum in "Jurassic Park" (1993) when he warned about stopping to think that just because we can do something, it doesn't mean that we should. If they had, then perhaps we could have avoided the mayhem and brutality caused when they create "Sil" (Natasha Henstridge). She is the product of alien and human DNA and can morph between a beautiful woman and a savage killer…
FAQ about Species
What is Species 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…
When was Species released?
Species was released in 1995.
What genres does Species belong to?
Species is categorised as Science Fiction, Horror, Action.
Who stars in Species?
The cast of Species includes Natasha Henstridge, Ben Kingsley, Michael Madsen, Marg Helgenberger, Alfred Molina.