Species Movie Review 1995

A "friendly" galactic message containing a recipe on how to combine extraterrestrial DNA with human DNA is sent to scientists on Earth. The scientists, led by Fitch (Kingsley), whip up a batch of genetic material resulting in a sexy half alien, half human procreating/killing machine named Sil (model Henstridge's film debut). Naturally, Sil escapes from the lab, leaving the scientists with the unenviable task of catching her/it. All-star special effects team, including "Alien" designer H. R. Giger, create over-the-top, stomach-churning thrills. Dips liberally into the tricks of many sci-fi classics. For avid gore-meisters only.

Distribution

MGM Home Entertainment, 2500 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90404-6061, Phone: (310)449-3000, Fax: (310)449-3100, URL: http://www.mgmhomevideo.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 108 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Sci Fi, Alien Beings--Vicious, Metamorphosis, Science & Scientists, Special FX Extravaganzas, Alien Babes, Out of This World Sex, Cloning Around, Femme Fatale

Screenplay

Dennis Feldman

Cast

Ben Kingsley, Michael Madsen, Alfred Molina, Forest Whitaker, Marg Helgenberger, Natasha Henstridge, Michelle Williams

Cinematography

Andrzej Bartkowiak

Director

Roger Donaldson

Music

Christopher Young

Producer

Jr. Frank Mancuso, Dennis Feldman, David Streit, MGM Home Entertainment

Awards

MTV Movie Awards 1996: Kiss (Natasha Henstridge/Anthony Guidera).