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
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
Shirley Prestia
Victoria Roth, Ph.D.
David Selburg
Government Man
Melissa Bickerton
Fitch's Secretary
Lucy Rodriguez
Wedding Dress Saleswoman
Scott Sproule
Team Driver
Stogie Kenyatta
Cop
Gary Bullock
Motel Clerk
Susan Hauser
Lab Worker
William Bumiller
Club Bouncer
Caroline Barclay
Drunken Girl
Matthew Ashford
Guy in Club
Anthony Guidera
Robbie, Guy Picking Up Sil
Sara Lise
Screaming Woman
Whip Hubley
John Carey
Patricia Belcher
Hospital Admittance Clerk
Richard Fancy
Hospital Doctor
Leslie Ishii
Hospital Nurse
Marliese Schneider
Abducted Woman
Robert Mendelson
Homeless Man
Pamela Cook
Commercial Model
Lisa Liberati
Bathroom Bimbo
Ed Stone
Waiter
Dendrie Taylor
Marie
Kurtis Burow
Baby Boy
Dana Hee
Creature Performer
Frank Welker
Alien Sil (voice)
Justin Armao
Bystander (uncredited)
Jellybean BenÃtez
Club DJ (uncredited)
Greg Bronson
Special Forces (uncredited)
Jimmy Chunga
Commando (uncredited)
James Ent
Lt. Steele (uncredited)
Roman Güttinger
Doctor (uncredited)
Christopher Ivins
Soldier (uncredited)
Zak Knutson
Club Doorman (uncredited)
Coati Mundi
Conga Player (uncredited)
Jason Newell
Special Forces (uncredited)
News
Take a Bite of Out of This Violent ‘Species’ Footage Ahead of Cannes
WTFilms, which always delivers unique and interesting new horror films, releases the first footage from French director Marion Le Corroller’s […]
- Release Date 07/07/1995
- Language English
- Director Roger Donaldson
- Writer Dennis Feldman
- Editor Conrad Buff IV
- Cinematographer Andrzej Bartkowiak
- Producers Frank Mancuso Jr., Dennis Feldman
- Companies Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Frank Mancuso Jr. Productions
- Budget $35,000,000
| Country | Date | Format | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Jul 7, 1995 | Theatrical | R |
| Australia | Aug 3, 1995 | Theatrical | MA15+ |
| Mexico | Aug 3, 1995 | Theatrical | — |
| CZ | Sep 21, 1995 | Theatrical | 12+ |
| CH | Sep 22, 1995 | Theatrical | — |
| TR | Sep 22, 1995 | Theatrical | — |
| France | Sep 27, 1995 | Theatrical | 12 |
| AR | Sep 28, 1995 | Theatrical | — |
| Brazil | Sep 28, 1995 | Theatrical | 14 |
| HU | Oct 5, 1995 | Theatrical | 16 |
| South Korea | Oct 7, 1995 | Theatrical | — |
| BE | Oct 11, 1995 | Theatrical | 18 |
| GR | Oct 13, 1995 | Theatrical | — |
| IE | Oct 13, 1995 | Theatrical | 18 |
| United Kingdom | Oct 13, 1995 | Theatrical | 18 |
| Spain | Oct 16, 1995 | Theatrical | 12 |
| PH | Oct 25, 1995 | Theatrical | — |
| Netherlands | Oct 26, 1995 | Theatrical | 16 |
| NO | Nov 3, 1995 | Theatrical | 15 |
| Germany | Nov 9, 1995 | Theatrical | 16 |
| AT | Nov 10, 1995 | Theatrical | — |
| BG | Nov 10, 1995 | Theatrical | — |
| CH | Nov 10, 1995 | Theatrical | 16 |
| DK | Nov 10, 1995 | Theatrical | 15 |
| IL | Nov 10, 1995 | Theatrical | — |
| PT | Nov 10, 1995 | Theatrical | M/18 |
| TW | Nov 11, 1995 | Theatrical | — |
| Poland | Nov 17, 1995 | Theatrical | 16 |
| Japan | Nov 23, 1995 | Theatrical | — |
| FI | Nov 24, 1995 | Theatrical | K-18 |
| SE | Nov 24, 1995 | Theatrical | 15 |
| Italy | Feb 2, 1996 | Theatrical | — |
| SE | May 1, 1996 | Physical (VHS release; The release day in May is not known.) | 15 |
| HK | Sep 28, 1996 | Theatrical | — |
| SE | Apr 24, 2002 | Physical (DVD release) | 15 |
| Netherlands | May 25, 2002 | TV (Net 5) | 16 |
| SE | Nov 7, 2007 | Physical (Blu-ray release) | 15 |
| Netherlands | Nov 28, 2007 | Physical (Blu ray) | 16 |
Species Ratings
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Scares
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Atmosphere
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Gore
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Story
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Special Effects
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Sound Design
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Pacing
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