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Species

R

1995

1h 48m

Sci-Fi

Horror

List

42%

Tomatometer

73 Reviews

31%

Popcornmeter

25,000+ Ratings

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.

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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)

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.

Dec 3, 2018

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

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

Rated: 3.5/5

Dec 3, 2018

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Michael Phillips

Chicago Tribune

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.

Rated: 2/4

Dec 3, 2018

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

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

Rated: C

Aug 31, 2022

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Peter Canavese

Groucho Reviews

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.

Rated: 2/4

Aug 18, 2022

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Kevin Carr

Fat Guys at the Movies

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.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 29, 2022

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Ian R

I'm rating this on the only good thing in the movie. Natasha's nudity. The cast is useless. The premise is absurd. The script is aweful.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/06/24

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Audience Member

ALL FOUR of the SPECIES franchise are made with those of us in mind having a practically complete incapacity for critical thought and a major capacity for extremely poor judgment. Take me, for instance. I slogged right on through, binge watching all four [like the stunningly real he-man that I am] and, when that unfortunate waste was finally over with, I couldn't recall what I'd seen or what the storylines were even about — which proves its actually possible to put oneself into a coma from watching horribly stupid movies with screenplays so evidently made up by four year olds [that very stupid people — exactly like me — somehow can't seem to avoid). My God, WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME...???⚡😵‍💫⚡

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/22/24

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Ryan B

I was watching this entertained the entire time. I’m genuinely surprised at the low score, i was constantly rooting for the alien and the protagonists the entire time. it was interesting looking at the aliens motives- and i know there’s the huge nudity ordeal but the actress kept acting like an alien, i thought it was very well done.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/19/24

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Jelisije J

A guilty pleasure science fiction horror film that is highly underrated in my opinion.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/13/24

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J K

Underrated film. The effects at the time were top notch. The acting is well done. Score is very fitting and the true horror comes from Sil played by Natasha. The horror of her inner mind being pulled towards an alien species and back to human is scary. Something the rest of the series never expanded on and that is why they ultimately failed to be anything but B movies. The species design by Giger is also beautiful and doesn't get enough love.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/19/24

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Les A

This movie is a fun watch. Interesting concept. Give it a try.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/06/24

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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

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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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