Скачать или смотреть Species II (1998) 35mm film trailer, flat open matte, 4K *CROPPED

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120841/
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/spec... 09% - 18%

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*Synopsis and review by ChatGPT*
Species II (1998), picks up shortly after the events of the first film, following astronaut Patrick Ross, who becomes infected with alien DNA during a mission to Mars. Upon his return to Earth, he transforms into a deadly hybrid determined to reproduce. The government revives a cloned version of Sil, the alien-human hybrid from the first film—named Eve this time—to track and stop him before his alien offspring can threaten humanity.

This sequel attempts to ramp up the sci-fi horror elements of the original but ends up sacrificing tension and intelligence for gratuitous violence and sexual content. While Natasha Henstridge returns and remains a compelling presence, the film struggles with poor dialogue, wooden performances, and a lack of narrative coherence. Michael Madsen and Marg Helgenberger reprise their roles, but even their grizzled charisma can't elevate the material beyond a pulpy B-movie experience. Species II leans heavily into exploitation without offering the suspense or originality of its predecessor.

*Technical Details:*
Species II was shot on 35mm film using Panavision Panaflex cameras and Primo lenses. Cinematographer Matthew F. Leonetti gave the film a slick, shadowy look to emphasize its horror roots. The movie was filmed in locations across Baltimore, Maryland, and surrounding areas, doubling for various U.S. cities. Directed by Peter Medak and featuring creature effects designed by H.R. Giger and brought to life by Steve Johnson’s XFX team, the film had a production budget of approximately $35 million. It grossed around $26 million worldwide, underperforming compared to the first film. The cast includes Natasha Henstridge, Michael Madsen, Marg Helgenberger, Justin Lazard, and James Cromwell. The screenplay was written by Chris Brancato.