Species: The Awakening
Seen it?2007 | 98 min | Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 4.7 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved The Fly or Clayface, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A scientist, Dr. Hollander, takes his niece Miranda to Mexico in an attempt to reverse the effects of the alien DNA he used to create her. However the treatment goes horribly wrong, and sets Miranda on a killing spree as she sets out to find a mate.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
4.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 46K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nick Lyon
- Helena MattssonMiranda Hollander
- Ben CrossTom Hollander
- Dominic KeatingForbes
- Marlene FavelaAzura
- Meagen FayCeleste
- Roger CudneyLeland Fisk
- Mauricio MartínezDalton
- Edy ArellanoCalderón
- Marco BacuzziRinaldo
- Cynthia FrancesconiCollette