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Species (1995)

 -  Action | Horror | Sci-Fi  -  7 July 1995 (USA)
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A message from outer space contains instructions on how to modify human DNA.

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Sil
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Train Hobo
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German Tourist
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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. Government agent Xavier Fitch assembles a team of scientists and mercenaries to locate and destroy Sil before she manages to find a mate and breed. Written by Alexander Lum <aj_lum@postoffice.utas.edu.au>

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dna | alien | seti | scientist | science | See more »

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If you build it, they will come. See more »

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Action | Horror | Sci-Fi

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sci-fi violence, strong sexuality and some language | See all certifications »

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7 July 1995 (USA)  »

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Especies  »

Box Office

Budget:

$35,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

£3,323,230 (UK) (17 November 1995)
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Trivia

Michael Madsen and Marg Helgenberger were allowed to improvise their sex scene. See more »

Goofs

The Porter on the train is a rather large lady. Yet her uniform almost perfectly fits Sil when she leaves the train. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Xavier Fitch: I'm sorry.
Young Sil: [mouthing] I'm sorry.
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Referenced in Bride of Monster Mania (2000) See more »

Soundtracks

"Say You're Gonna Stay"
Written by James Labirt, Larry Labirt, Kevin Oliphant and Daryl D. Bonneau
Performed by Daryl D'Bonneau
Courtesy of Jellybean Recordings, Inc.
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Kind of cool and pleasant.....
29 September 2001 | by See all my reviews

"Species" has a hopelessly derivative premise that makes it a completely unnecessary view for anyone who has ever seen "Alien" or "The Predator" (or their sequels), but it does have some things going for it. To be short and specific: Natasha Henstridge is dreamily, extraordinarily beautiful; the rest of the cast is distinguished, with a very cool Michael Madsen stealing the show; the special effects are convincingly yucky; and the pacing is fast and unrelenting, with the "search-and-destroy" team being always only one step behind the pursued alien "monster". A forgettable film, but not nearly as bad as many reviews have suggested. (**)


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