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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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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) 12/03/2018
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. Go to Full Review
David Stratton At the Movies (Australia) 12/03/2018
3.5/5
It's a lot of fun. It's certainly well directed. We've seen it all before, but I enjoyed it. Go to Full Review
Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune 12/03/2018
2/4
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. Go to Full Review
Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault 08/31/2022
C
The naked, exposed, inexperienced actress at the movie’s center deserves better. Go to Full Review
Peter Canavese Groucho Reviews 08/18/2022
2/4
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. Go to Full Review
Kevin Carr Fat Guys at the Movies 07/29/2022
3/4
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. Go to Full Review
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Karl H 2d As it 1995 it is quite old now , good directorship,acting is good . Most don't like it because of the sexual content. However it is not overly sexual without reason. I love the film . Sometimes I think critics do not have a clue about films,just to watch and enjoy . They always want something arty farty , or in-depth and meaningful. I thoroughly enjoyed it , Natasha henstridge is a beautiful woman and reminds me a bit like splash,where she barely speaks English. The film does show men how they are,if a beautiful woman wants sex. Most men can't pull there trousers down fast enough. Great alien type film . Definitely worth watching. See more Gregory S Aug 2 Just misses so many marks. So much wasted potential. See more Shayne P Jun 11 Excellent mix of horror and sci-fi, with a creature design by the late H.R. Giger, the same guy who designed the Xenomorph in ALIEN. A very adult oriented theme, featuring an all star cast, and a beautifully stunning newcomer, Natasha Henstridge, as the Alien being. See more Mike P Jan 13 Goofy creature feature is only moderately effective. Sil, the alien lizard lady, has a biological imperative to reproduce, and she'll kill as many people in LA as she needs to make that happen. So it's a silly high concept script...This inspite of an awesome cast and many effective and suspenseful scenes. But it's un-done by the obviously exploitive aspects of the plot. In order to put something like this over you would need an awesome, super stylish and innovative director to put a cool, arty spin on things; (kind of like Depalma did with Carrie, or Ridley Scott did with Alien). As it is, it comes across as just a very trashy B-movie; something you might see on Skinemax late on Saturday night. See more Calvin T @Calvin504 Dec 30 Wasn't bad and ya girl really did look good ✌🏾 See more Sankalp good S Dec 29 A sci-fi with blend some unusual unnecessary sex a film would have much potential but missed but gives some fun it's their way See more Read all reviews
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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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