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Species poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.5 / 100
1995·Action / Horror / Sci-Fi·1h 48m

SPECIES

“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.

Above the Line
Roger Donaldson·DirectorDennis Feldman·WriterAndrzej Bartkowiak·Director of PhotographyChristopher Young·Original Music ComposerConrad Buff IV·Editor
Cast
Natasha Henstridge·SilBen Kingsley·Xavier FitchMichael Madsen·Preston LennoxMarg Helgenberger·Dr. Laura BakerAlfred Molina·Dr. Stephen ArdenForest Whitaker·Dan Smithson, EmpathMichelle Williams·Young SilJordan Lund·AideHerta Ware·Mrs. MorrisWilliam Utay·Colleague
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Roger Donaldson·Director
Writing· 1
Dennis Feldman·Writer
Camera· 1
Andrzej Bartkowiak·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Conrad Buff IV·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Christopher Young·Original Music ComposerMark Jan Wlodarkiewicz·Sound Effects Editor
Art & Design· 7
Joe I. Tompkins·Costume DesignJohn Muto·Production DesignDan Webster·Art DirectionH. R. Giger·Conceptual DesignKenny Myers·Makeup Department HeadJackie Carr·Set DecorationMargo Baxley·Costume Supervisor
Production· 7
Frank Mancuso Jr.·ProducerDavid Streit·Executive ProducerDennis Feldman·ProducerAmanda Mackey·CastingCathy Sandrich Gelfond·CastingMark Egerton·Associate ProducerDavid Streit·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 10
Nina Paskowitz·Hair Department HeadJeff Jarvis·Special Effects CoordinatorPatrick Phillips·Visual EffectsCharles Croughwell·StuntsAndy Gill·StuntsJohn Cade·StuntsPat Romano·StuntsJohn-Clay Scott·StuntsNancy Young·StuntsMike Weathers·Lighting Technician
By the Numbers
65.5
OF 100
Master Score
5.9
OF 10
IMDb
43%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$113M
ROI 224%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Species's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#003300
#669933
#CC9966
Mood
Mysterious, Eerie
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A movie poster for 'Species' features a blonde woman standing upright against a dark green, textured background. The left side of her body, from her shoulder do”

horrorsci-fi
Key Elements
Biomechanical Suit
Atmosphere
Dark, Vibrant
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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