Species

"For three million years, the human race has been at the top of the evolutionary ladder. Nothing lasts forever."

Jul 7 1995 R 1h 48m
Action, Horror, Sci-Fi

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.

Plot

In 1993, a search for extraterrestrial life, a transmission's received, 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 armor-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

Dennis Feldman

Directed by

Roger Donaldson

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Languages

English

Awards

3 wins & 8 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
91,338
Average Rating
5.9 out of 10
Metascore
49
Popularity
NA