Species (1995)
- Starring:
- Ben Kingsley, Michael Madsen, (more)
- Director(s):
- Roger Donaldson
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Category:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Fine special effects, eclectic casting, and the freeze-frame-worthy, clothing-free debut of a blonde bombshell made this cheesy science fiction/horror hybrid a cut above its B-grade roots. At a top-secret Utah facility headed up by Dr. Xavier Fitch (Ben Kingsley), scientists have created "Sil" (Natasha Henstridge), a half-human, half-alien product of experiments with DNA codes obtained from beyond the stars. Unfortunately, Sil has escaped. Her primary objective is to mate, and, with the ability to transform herself into an incredibly powerful alien creature, puny humans can't stop her. So Dr. Fitch calls in a quartet of specialists (Forest Whitaker, Michael Madsen, Marg Helgenberger, and Alfred Molina), to attempt Sil's capture. At the same time, Sil is leaving a trail of mostly male corpses in her hormonal wake. The organic-flavored alien designs for Species were provided by H.R. Giger, the artist responsible for the memorable creatures and spaceships of Alien (1979). When MGM decided to cut the spectacular "train birth" sequence in the interest of budget-trimming, Giger personally financed this $100,000 showcase of his work. Those who look closely will notice that "Young Sil" is played by future Dawson's Creek star Michelle Williams. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 108 mins
Complete Cast:
- Ben Kingsley - Xavier Fitch
- Alfred Molina - Dr. Stephen Arden
- Marg Helgenberger - Dr. Laura Baker
- Caroline Barclay - Drunken Girl
- Gary Bullock - Motel Clerk
- Richard Fancy - Doctor
- Whip Hubley - John Carey
- Jordan Lund - Aide
- Shirley Prestia - Dr. Roth
- Marliese Schneider - Abducted Woman
- William Utay - Colleague
- Frank Welker - Alien Sil
- David Selburg - Government Man
- Don Fischer - Aide
- Michael Madsen - Preston Lennox
- Forest Whitaker - Dan Smithson
- Natasha Henstridge - Adult Sil
- Patricia Belcher - Admittance Clerk
- William Bumiller - Bouncer
- Anthony Guidera - Robbie
- Dave Jensen - Conductor
- Virginia Morris - Mother
- Lucy Rodriguez - Wedding Dress Saleswoman
- Esther Scott - Female Conductor
- Herta Ware - Mrs Morris
- Alfred Mouna
- Michelle Williams - Young Sil
- Director(s):
- Roger Donaldson
- Writer(s):
- Dennis Feldman
- Producer(s):
- Frank Mancuso, Dennis Feldman
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Adult Situations, Sexual Situations, Nudity, Violence)
- Categories:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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