The first SPECIES movie offers a terrifying look at an experiment combining human and alien DNA. The result proves more dangerous and terrifying than anyone could have ever imagined. The ongoing fight for supremacy between mankind and human-alien hybrids continued in three subsequent feature films. Fans of widely popular SPECIES movies rejoice as the long-awaited Blu-ray™ editions of SPECIES II and Double Feature Presentation of SPECIES III & SPECIES – THE AWAKENING Uncut and Unrated hit home entertainment shelves everywhere on March 8, 2016 from SCREAM FACTORY™.
Based on the characters created by Dennis Feldman (Species) and directed by Peter Medak (Rome Is Bleeding), SPECIESII, the sequel to the 1995 science fiction thriller stars Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs), Natasha Henstridge (She Spies), Marg Helgenberger (Under the Dome), Mykelti Williamson (Justified), George Dzundza (Grey’s Anatomy), James Cromwell (American Horror Story) and Justin Lazard (Universal Soldier: The Return). A film by Brad Turner (TV’s24), SPECIES III features a strong cast of Robin Dunne (Sanctuary), Robert Knepper (Heroes), Amelia Cooke (Alien Agent), J.P. Pitoc (Thank You, Good Night), Michael Warren (Hill Street Blues), Christopher Neame (Dynasty) with special appearance by Natasha Henstridge and introducing Sunny Mabrey (Snakes on a Plane). SPECIES – THE AWAKENING is directed by Nick Lyon (Bullet) and stars Ben Cross (Banshee), Helena Mattsson (American Horror Story), Dominic Keating (Star Trek: Enterprise) and Marlene Favela (For Your Love).
These highly sought-after cult sci-fi terror classics debut for the first time on Blu-ray. A must-have for collectors, sci-fi horror enthusiasts and loyal fans to complete their movie library, SPECIES II and SPECIES III / SPECIES–THE AWAKENING double feature are available for pre-order now. ** Avid fans and collectors please take note: those who order directly from ShoutFactory.com and get it shipped two weeks early.
SPECIES II
Having just returned from a mission to Mars, Commander Ross (Justin Lazard) isn’t exactly himself. He’s slowly becoming a terrifying alien entity with a one-track mind – to procreate with human women!
When countless women suffer gruesome deaths after bearing half-alien offspring, scientist Laura Baker and hired assassin Press Lennox (Michael Madsen) use Eve (Natasha Henstridge, Species), a more tempered alien clone, to find Ross and his virulent brood. But they underestimate Eve’s maternal drive, and before long she escapes to mate with Ross in order to create a purer and unstoppable race that could spell doom for mankind.
As time is running out, the ultimate battle takes place in a chilling climax that puts Darwin’s theory to the ultimate test… only the strongest species will survive.
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER presents An FGM ENTERTAINMENT Production A PETER MEDAK Film “SPECIES II”
MICHAEL MADSEN NATASHA HENSTRIDGE MARG HELGENBERGER MYKELTI WILLIAMSON
GEORGE DZUNDZA JAMES CROMWELL and JUSTIN LAZARD
Music by EDWARD SHEARMUR Creature and Special Makeup Effects Created by STEVE JOHNSON’S XFX, INC.
Original Species Design by H.R. GIGER Edited by RICHARD NORD Production Designed by MILJEN KREKA KLJAKOVIC
Director of Photography MATTHEW F. LEONETTI, ASC Based on characters created by DENNIS FELDMAN
Line Producer VIKKI WILLIAMS Executive Producer DENNIS FELDMAN Produced by FRANK MANCUSO, JR.
Written by CHRIS BRANCATO Directed by PETER MEDAK
Bonus Features for SPECIES II Blu-ray Edition
- NEWFrom Sil To Eve – an interview with actress Natasha Henstridge
- NEWCreature Creations – interviews with creature & special make-up effects creator Steve Johnson, supervising cosmetic designer Leonard MacDonald, transformation supervisor Joel Harlow, and chrysalis effects supervisor William Bryan
- NEW Alien Evolutions – an interview with screenwriter Chris Brancato
- NEW special effects outtakes & behind-the-scenes footage
- Audio Commentary with director Peter Medak
- Scenes from the film featuring uncut footage not shown in theatres
- Species II: Eve of Destruction featurette
- Theatrical Trailer
- Still Gallery – Posters, Lobby cards, behind-the-scenes photos, special effects behind-the-scenes photos and H.R. Giger sketches
SPECIES III/ SPECIES: THE AWAKENING Double Feature
A Double-Dose Of Sci-Fi Terror, Uncut And Unrated!
SPECIES III
In the ongoing fight for supremacy between mankind and human-alien hybrids, a fatal weakness among the hybrids has given humans the advantage… until now. When Sara (Sunny Mabrey), the daughter of Eve (Natasha Henstridge, Species), is born, she develops into the most genetically perfect alien form yet! Seeking to repopulate Earth with her kind, this dangerously beautiful femme fatale heeds an overwhelming drive to mate… while a crack military team trails her in an attempt to end the war between the two species forever!
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER Presents
“SPECIES III”
ROBIN DUNNE ROBERT KNEPPER AMELIA COOKE J.P. PITOC MICHAEL WARREN CHISTOPHER NEAME
Special Appearance by NATASHA HENSTRIDGE and Introducing SUNNY MABREY
Music by ELIA CMIRAL Edited by JAMES COBLENTZ Production Designer CAMERON BIRNIE
Director of Photography CHRISTIAN SEBALDT Executive Producer FRANK MANCUSO JR. Produced by DAVID DWIGGINS
Based on characters created by DENNIS FELDMAN
Written by BEN RIPLEY Directed by BRAD TURNER
SPECIES – THE AWAKENING
When brilliant college professor Miranda Hollander (Helena Mattsson, American Horror Story) suffers a mysterious blackout and awakens amid the bloody aftermath of a mass slaughter, she turns to her uncle for answers. But when he reveals the shocking truth…that she’s only half human, a clone from a hybrid of human and alien DNA, they must flee to Mexico to locate the scientist who created her. Soon they find themselves locked in battle with a horde of rampaging, unstoppable hybrids…and time is running out before Miranda will inevitably surrender to the killer instinct that lurks inside her own body!
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER and 360 PICTURES Presents
“SPECIES – THE AWAKENING”
BEN CROSS HELENA MATTSSON DOMINIC KEATING MARLENE FAVELA
Costume Designer ADELA CORTÁZAR Music by KEVIN HASKINS and PAUL CRISTO Edited by ROBERT KOMATSU
Production Designer CECILIA MONTIEL Director of Photography JAIME REYNOSO AMC Co-Producer AARON MAZZOLINI
Executive Producer JOHNNY O. LOPEZ Produced by FRANK MANCUSO JR. LORENZO O’BRIEN
Based on Characters created by DENNIS FELDMAN Written by BEN RIPLEY Directed by NICK LYON
Bonus Features for SPECIES III/ SPECIES – THE AWAKENING Double Feature
SPECIES III:
- Audio Commentary by director Brad Turner, writer Ben Ripley and actor Robin Dunne
- Alien Odyssey: Evolution
- Alien Odyssey: Species DNA- Production Design
- Alien Odyssey: Alien Technology
- Alien Odyssey: Intelligent Lifeforms – Creature Design
- Species III: Genesis
- Trailer
SPECIES: THE AWAKENING:
- NEW Alien Awakenings – an interview with director Nick Lyon
- NEW Miranda’s Memories – an interview with actress Helena Mattson
