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Synopsis
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

Cast

Marg Helgenberger Dr. Laura Baker
Ben Kingsley Xavier Fitch
Michael Madsen Preston Lennox
Alfred Molina Dr. Stephen Arden
Forest Whitaker Dan Smithson
Natasha Henstridge Adult Sil

Production Crew

Randy Feemster Additional Cinematography
Thomas J. O'Connell ADR Mixer
Dylan M. Gross Aerial Photography
Michael Kelem Aerial Photography
Dan Webster Art Director
James F. Truesdale Assistant Art Director
Lauren Polizzi Assistant Art Director
Pamela Alessandrelli Assistant Production Coordinator
Sandra Roach Assistant Production Coordinator
Jeremy Molod Assistant Sound Editor
Stephen Kearney Assistant Sound Editor
Mark Egerton Associate Producer
Nicholas R. Allen Boom Operator
Krishna Rao Camera Operator
Michael Scott Camera Operator
Ron Goodman Camera Operator
Terry Bowen Camera Operator
Amanda Mackey-Johnson Casting
Cathy Sandrich Casting
Christopher Strong Chief Lighting Technician
Andrzej Bartkowiak Cinematographer
Christopher Young Composer (Music Score)
Pete Anthony Conductor
William "W" Gilpin Construction Coordinator
Joe Tompkins Costume Designer
H.R. Giger Creature Design
Dianna Stirpe Dialogue Editor
Roger Donaldson Director
Conrad Buff Editor
David Streit Executive Producer
David Yang First Assistant Accountant
Steve Adcock First Assistant Camera
Vern Nobles, Jr. First Assistant Camera
David Womark First Assistant Director
Mark Egerton First Assistant Director
Robert Leveen First Assistant Director
Suzie Pelissier First Assistant Director
Timothy Lonsdale First Assistant Director
Jennifer Myers Foley Artist
Margie O'Malley Foley Artist
Nina Paskowitz Hair Styles
Gerard W. Averill Location Manager
Richard Jr. Davis Location Manager
Robert C. Decker Location Manager
Kenny Myers Makeup
Steve Johnson Makeup
Dale Brady Makeup Special Effects
Tom Irvin Makeup Special Effects
David Jones Model Effects Supervisor
George A. Martin Music Editor
Thomas Milano Music Editor
Jay Boekelheide Musical Direction/Supervision
Jellybean Benitez Musical Direction/Supervision
Douglas Stewart Painter
Dennis Feldman Producer
Frank Mancuso Producer
Ken Brodzinski Production Assistant
Robert Andrew Reeves Production Assistant
Shari LaFranchi Production Coordinator
John Muto Production Designer
Brian Walsh Puppeteer
Eric Fiedler Puppeteer
Joel Harlow Puppeteer
Leon Laderach Puppeteer
Leonard MacDonald Puppeteer
Lynette Johnson Puppeteer
Robert Freitas Puppeteer
Robert Newton Puppeteer
Todd Minobe Puppeteer
Winston Elizade Puppeteer
Bob Edwards Re-Recording Mixer
Dennis Feldman Screenwriter
Faye Brenner Script Supervisor
Nancy Karlin Script Supervisor
Andrea Chesney Second Unit Camera
Jackie Carr Set Designer
Mick Cukurs Set Designer
Eric J. Bates Set Dresser
Mark Jan Wlodarkiewicz Sound Editor
Jennifer Ware Sound Effects Editor
Randy Thom Sound/Sound Designer
Alex Mann Special Effects
Eric Bigas Special Effects
Harold Mann Special Effects
Jeff Jarvis Special Effects
Mike Reedy Special Effects Foreman
Stephen St. John Steadicam Operator
Melinda Sue Gordon Still Photographer
Andy Gil Stunts
Charlie Croughwell Stunts
Denise Lynne Roberts Stunts
Donna Evans Stunts
Gina Angela Ritchie Stunts
John-Clay Scott Stunts
Kay Kimler Stunts
Lanier Edwards Stunts
Lisa McCullough Stunts
Ray Lykins Stunts
Tony Jefferson Stunts
Glenn Randall Jr. Stunts Coordinator
Max Kleven Stunts Coordinator
Jonathan Null Supervising Assistant Editor
Mark Berger Supervising Sound Editor
Richard Edlund Supervisor/Manager
Walter F. Hyneman Technical Director
David Streit Unit Production Manager
David Linck Unit Publicist
Stanley Earl Harrison Video Assist
Ken Ziegler Visual Effects
Theo Waddell Visual Effects Editor
Crystal Dowd Visual Effects Producer
Jim Rygiel Visual Effects Supervisor
Year: 1995
Runtime: 108
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: R
for sci-fi violence, strong sexuality and some language
Category: Feature


Produced by
MGM
MGM/United Artists
United Artists