Species II (1998)

9% of critics liked it
(32 reviews)
26% of users liked it
(38,512 ratings)

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 concocted to gain an understanding of how to combat future aliens, while Michael Madsen and Marg… More 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 concocted 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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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 33 min.
Directed By: Peter Medak
Written By: Chris Brancato
Genres: Mystery & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy

In Theaters: Apr 10, 1998 Wide
On DVD: Aug 14, 2001
Studio: MGM

Critic Reviews

Felix Vasquez Jr., Cinema Crazed
A clone of the first film except with a small twist...
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.
Chuck O'Leary, FulvueDrive-in.com
A totally unnecessary sequel that will likely only please 12-year-old boys.
Scott Weinberg, DVDTalk.com
The sequel ups the "silly" ante without bringing any new brains to the table.
Kevin Carr, 7M Pictures
A stinky sequel with a huge DUH factor.
Luke Y. Thompson, New Times
Pure exploitation of breasts, blood, and beasts, often without digital enhancement. Absolutely freakin' brilliant!
Shannon J. Harvey, Sunday Times (Australia)
I loved the exploding alien birth. What a riot!

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Jeff "

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… More
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 series. 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.
Dean !

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… More
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 first but far better than I thought it would be.
Dead A

Worst than the first one. Damn horny aliens <a href='http://www.dogproductshop.co.uk' title='dog products'><img src='http://www.dogproductshop.co.uk/smile/rolleye/rolleye0015.gif' alt='dog products' border='0'></a>
Film C

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 and… More
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 and 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!
Tsubaki S

I actually went to see this to the cinema. Damn Natasha Henstridge and her god damn boobs.
Dean M

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.
Alexander W

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.
Curtis L

Sucked really bad. Man, naked alien monster sex is gross.
Jason S

It wasn't that bad.
Stuart B

Poor at best
Deb S

Michael Madsen returns as tough-guy Press, along with Marg Helgenberger as scientist Laura Baker. James Cromwell plays the senator father of space hero Captain Ross. Warning Spoiler: This time around, we have Eve (Natasha Henstridge) as our titillating female alien who was… More
Michael Madsen returns as tough-guy Press, along with Marg Helgenberger as scientist Laura Baker. James Cromwell plays the senator father of space hero Captain Ross. Warning Spoiler: This time around, we have Eve (Natasha Henstridge) as our titillating female alien who was cloned from Dead Sil's DNA. She's supposedly a good guy, which leads us to the movie's villain, astronaut Patrick Ross (Justin Lazard), who has just returned from an expedition to Mars. Apparently, he's been infected with alien DNA and is now on a mission to impregnate as many women as possible, thus leading to the births of young alien children, all of which could possibly lead to the destruction of the human race and a barren Earth. Is Eve really on the human's side or is she just intent on mating with the infected astronaut to breed a race of superior aliens?
Yinalí R

this one was better than the first.
Jason R

Not as enjoyable as the first one. They got a bigger budget and had an opportunity to improve upon the first, but they failed quite miserably.
shane h

While on a mission to Mars to collect some rock samples they accidentally pick up an alien goop that turns one of the astronauts into an alien hybrid kinda like SIL from the original Species. After returning to Earth the alien played by Justin Lazard goes on a rampage of sex that… More
While on a mission to Mars to collect some rock samples they accidentally pick up an alien goop that turns one of the astronauts into an alien hybrid kinda like SIL from the original Species. After returning to Earth the alien played by Justin Lazard goes on a rampage of sex that produce alien children pretty much instantly that explode from the host killing the mother. The government has produced another SIL names EVE (Natasha Henstridge) that they test on to try and find ways to kill her in case these aliens should ever decide to come to Earth. They end up needing EVE to help them find Lazard using telepathy. He links to her and sets out to find his perfect mate. Michael Madsen is called in again with the help of Marg Helgenberger who also returns from the first movie. I think I liked the first one better but this was also good in its own right.
Doctor S

"Welcome to the nursery......from HELL!" The delivery of that line from Michael Madsen always cracks me up, and it's probably not supposed to. That's a pretty good indicator of the movie as a whole.
Lee K

not bad follow up to the original, featuring marg helgenberger from csi vegas
Marcus W

Drivel.
Chad R

10 times worse than the first - and I don't think you even get to see Natasha naked in this one...