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Michael Madsen, Natasha Henstridge, Marg Helgenberger, Mykelti Williamson, George Dzundza ... see more see more... , James Cromwell , Justin Lazard , Myriam Cyr , Sarah Wynter , Baxter Harris , Scott Morgan , Peter Boyle , Richard Belzer

In the science-fiction thriller Species (1995), Natasha Hentsridge appeared as the beautiful but deadly Sil, a human-alien DNA combo. In this sequel, Hentsridge portrays Eve, a government experiment c... read more read more...oncocted to gain an understanding of how to combat future aliens, while Michael Madsen and Marg Helgenberger repeat their roles from the earlier film. When astronaut Patrick Ross (Justin Lazard) returns from the first manned Mars expedition, he's infected with the same DNA that spawned Sil and Eve. Hailed as a hero, Ross is pressed into politics by his father (James Cromwell), a senator. Any woman who beds the sexually active Ross is immediately impregnated, with embryos quickly developing and killing the mother. Ross hides the offspring on a family estate, as LA cops begin to detect a pattern in the female deaths. At the lab where scientists are monitoring Eve, Dr. Laura Baker (Helgenberger) realizes that Eve has a telepathic link with Ross, and that these two hybrids hope to couple. Press Lennox (Madsen) and Colonel Burgess (George Dzundza) figure Eve can be used to lead them to Ross. Cleared as a murder suspect, Mars mission astronaut Dennis Gamble (Mykelti Williamson), joins Lennox and Baker and gets in on the action as everyone involved closes in on Ross. Richard Belzer does a cameo as the President of the U.S., while Peter Boyle makes an uncredited appearance as a scientist. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 33 min.

Directed by: Peter Medak

Release Date: April 10, 1998

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DVD Release Date: August 14, 2001

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  • TheDudeLebowski65
    February 26, 2012
    TheDudeLebowski65
    Decent sequel to Species, Species II is pure popcorn Sci Fi horror that will most likely appeal to fans of the first, or any monster film fan looking for a good gore fest. Though not as fun as the firs, Species II proves to be a lot better than the third and fourth films in this ... read moreseries. This is an impressive sequel that though is far from perfect, has enough momentum to entertain the viewer. This film has enough gore elements to overshadow the paper thin plot, and works. The film is pure popcorn sci fi horror, and though not memorable by any means, this film, this film is nonetheless a worthy film to watch compared to the final two sequels that would follow this film. The acting here is decent at best, nothing ever great, or remarkable. The plot is so-so, and doesn't do anything to blow you away. However what this sequel does is deliver good gore content, and it does it very well. The film plays out like a mindless sci fi horror action film, and it doesn't possess anything truly remarkable about it. Overall this is a fun film that should appeal to fans of alien, monster films. If you can excuse the paper thin plot, you'll most likely enjoy the film. Fans of the first film will most likely enjoy this one as much as the first. Though lacking in content, the film delivers and in the end, that's what matters.
  • Deano78
    June 5, 2011
    Deano78
    I thought this was an ok follow up to the first film. It keeps 3 of the original cast, including Natasha Henstridge. It's more violent, gory and raunchy than the first as this time round a male astronaut is infected with the alien DNA and has an urge to breed. Not as good as the ... read morefirst but far better than I thought it would be.
  • 3niR
    March 15, 2011
    3niR
    Worst than the first one. Damn horny aliens dog products
  • FiLmCrAzY
    August 9, 2009
    FiLmCrAzY
    I enjoyed this one to the first one, it was funnier and a lot more better in every aspect, the storyline was better and acting! Its exciting and arse tensing when trying to find the final astronaut!
    Three astronauts go to mars and on the way back they are infected with an alien ... read moreand when they return to earth they all need to mate but owhen one astronaut is found dead the other not infected and the other missing they have to find him fast before he fucks the entire race into extinction!
    they've brought back a couple of the original cast making you enjoy this movie as well! really good worth a watch!
  • DragonEyeMorrison
    February 21, 2008
    DragonEyeMorrison
    I actually went to see this to the cinema. Damn Natasha Henstridge and her god damn boobs.
  • deano
    January 27, 2008
    deano
    Bloody hot in several sex machine scenes that makes me go drooling. Great special effects of the return of Natasha Henstridge as Eve, a half-human, half-alien clone in this sequel.
  • rezpatriot
    January 11, 2008
    rezpatriot
    Ouch this was as bad as that film Street Fighter 2 movie that came out a long time ago. The non-exsisting acting is a bone cruncher, no real plot, no good script. I would recommend jumping of a cliff for a better time. Ouch.
  • puffchunk
    October 5, 2007
    puffchunk
    Sucked really bad. Man, naked alien monster sex is gross.
  • superclerk25
    March 8, 2007
    superclerk25
    It wasn't that bad.
  • stuartb1234
    November 30, 2006
    stuartb1234
    Poor at best

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Critic Reviews

Felix Vasquez Jr.
February 7, 2011
Felix Vasquez Jr., Cinema Crazed

A clone of the first film except with a small twist... Full Review

Steve Biodrowski
July 13, 2008
Steve Biodrowski, ESplatter

'It's awful; it's just awful, gasps Marg Helgenberger in one scene of this absolutely abysmal follow-up ... viewers are likely to find their heads nodding in agreement. Full Review

Chuck O'Leary
March 4, 2006
Chuck O'Leary, FulvueDrive-in.com

A totally unnecessary sequel that will likely only please 12-year-old boys.

Scott Weinberg
October 27, 2005
Scott Weinberg, DVDTalk.com

The sequel ups the "silly" ante without bringing any new brains to the table. Full Review

Kevin Carr
May 6, 2005
Kevin Carr, 7M Pictures

A stinky sequel with a huge DUH factor.

Luke Y. Thompson
May 24, 2003
Luke Y. Thompson, New Times

Pure exploitation of breasts, blood, and beasts, often without digital enhancement. Absolutely freakin' brilliant!

Shannon J. Harvey
February 4, 2003
Shannon J. Harvey, Sunday Times (Australia)

I loved the exploding alien birth. What a riot!

Michael Dequina
January 1, 2000
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com

For all the blood and gore, nudity, and sex thrown in, Species II is, quite simply, a vapid bore. Full Review

James Sanford
January 1, 2000
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette

what can be said about a movie that focuses largely on the struggle of government agents to keep ex-astronauts from having sex? Leave it to Dr. Baker: 'It's awful,' she moans, prior to the slime-drenc... Full Review

David Bartholomew
January 1, 2000
David Bartholomew, Film Journal International

Species II may be notable only in that it is an extreme, sadly robust example of the troubling trend of modern horror films to give sex a bad name. Full Review

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