Species (1995) Run time: 108 min Rating: 5.7 Genres: Action | Horror | Sci-Fi Director: Roger Donaldson Writers: Dennis Feldman Stars: Ben Kingsley, Michael Madsen, Alfred Molina Trivia: A message from outer space contains instructions on how to modify human DNA. | |
Storyline 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> | |
Plot Keywords: dna, alien, seti, scientist, science | |
Details: Country: USA Release Date: 7 July 1995 (USA) | |
Box Office Budget: $35,000,000 (estimated) Gross: £3,323,230 (UK) (17 November 1995) | |