Species (1995)
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.
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
Screenplay
- Ricardo F. Delgado (Storyboard)
- Dennis Feldman
Themes
Disturbing Body Horror, Body Horror and Body Deformation, Body Mutation and Grotesque Transformation, Body Horror and Grotesque Transformation, Alien Invasion and First Contact
Keywords
genetics, telepathy, paranoia, dna, transformation, instinct, alien, femme fatale, decapitation, on the run, sexual attraction, los angeles, california, creature, scientist, sexual desire
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 armour-plated killing machine in the blink of an eye.
- Who directed Species?
- Species was directed by Roger Donaldson.
- Who stars in Species?
- Species stars Natasha Henstridge, Ben Kingsley, Michael Madsen, Marg Helgenberger, Alfred Molina, Forest Whitaker.
- How long is Species?
- Species has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Species?
- Species is a Science Fiction, Horror, Action film.
- What is the budget of Species?
- Species had a budget of $35M.
- How much did Species gross?
- Species grossed $113M worldwide.
- Where was Species produced?
- Species was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Species?
- The themes of Species include: Disturbing Body Horror, Body Horror and Body Deformation, Body Mutation and Grotesque Transformation, Body Horror and Grotesque Transformation, Alien Invasion and First Contact.