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7 July 1995 (USA) moreTagline:
If you build it, they will come. morePlot:
A message from outer space contains instructions on how to modify human DNA. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
3 wins & 4 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Silly, trashy, but fun b-grade exploitation. If you loved 'Lifeforce' you'll enjoy 'Species'. more (113 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Ben Kingsley | ... | Xavier Fitch | |
| Michael Madsen | ... | Preston Lennox | |
| Alfred Molina | ... | Dr. Stephen Arden | |
| Forest Whitaker | ... | Dan Smithson, Empath | |
| Marg Helgenberger | ... | Dr. Laura Baker | |
| Natasha Henstridge | ... | Sil | |
| Michelle Williams | ... | Young Sil | |
| Jordan Lund | ... | Aide | |
| Don Fischer | ... | Aide | |
| Scott McKenna | ... | Train Hobo | |
| Virginia Morris | ... | Mother | |
| Jayne Luke | ... | Snack Shop Clerk | |
| David K. Schroeder | ... | German Tourist | |
| David Jensen | ... | Conductor | |
| Esther Scott | ... | Female Conductor |
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Rated R for sci-fi violence, strong sexuality and some language.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
108 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Canada:18A (Alberta) (1999) | Iceland:16 | South Korea:18 | Philippines:R-18 | Brazil:14 | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:R (Manitoba) | Finland:K-16 | Germany:16 (w) | Ireland:18 | Netherlands:16 | Norway:15 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:M18 | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:RFun Stuff
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Despite being conceived in the traditional manner, Sil's baby is born by being pushed out of her chest cavity, not her abdomen. This is reminiscent of another H.R. Giger creation, the alien from Alien (1979), who was 'born' by bursting violently out of a character's chest. moreGoofs:
Boom mic visible: Shadow, on the train compartment, above Dan's head. moreSoundtrack:
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Is 'Species' a groundbreaking, visionary SF movie? No, of course not. Is it silly, trashy, but FUN b-grade exploitation SF in the tradition of Tobe Hooper's 'Lifeforce'? You bet! It isn't quite as entertaining as 'Lifeforce', the original naked space chick movie, but it's a still pretty good way to waste an hour and a half of your life. Why it gets slammed so much is beyond me. Maybe people just don't have a sense of humour. The opening of the movie is terrific. In a lab we see a cold scientist (Ben Kingsley) overseeing the murder of a young girl (Michelle Williams), imprisoned in a glass case. Only she escapes by showing some super human strength. She is immediately pursued by dozens of soldiers, but manages to elude them. We then learn she is in fact a genetic experiment, a mixing of extraterrestrial and human DNA. Kingsley heads up a task force consisting of Michael Madsen, Alfred Molina, Marg Helgenberger and Forest Whitaker, each a specialist in a different field. Pretty soon our alien fugitive mutates into a gorgeous blonde (Natasha Henstridge), who spends most of her time topless. Kingsley and company face a race against time, they must capture the horny alien girl before she screws guys to death(?) or something... Who knows. Henstridge is great to look at and the above average cast give it their best shot with the lame dialogue and cliched scenes. Whitaker's empath character quickly irritates with his constant stating the bleedin' obvious, but I always get a kick out of watching Madsen, here in stereotypical tough guy mode. 'Species' is big dumb fun.