Species II

1998 film by Peter Medak
Movie film Q602389
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Species II

Summary

Species II is a film[1]. It ranks in the top 3% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,266 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • Species II's instance of is recorded as film[3].
  • Species II was directed by Peter Medak[4].
  • Chris Brancato wrote the screenplay for Species II[5].
  • Species II's composer is recorded as Edward Shearmur[6].
  • Species II's genre is science fiction film[7].
  • Species II's genre is monster film[8].
  • Species II's genre is horror film[9].
  • Species II followed Species[10].
  • Species II was followed by Species III[11].
  • A cast member of Species II was Natasha Henstridge[12].
  • A cast member of Species II was Q220584[13].
  • A cast member of Species II was Marg Helgenberger[14].
  • A cast member of Species II was James Cromwell[15].
  • A cast member of Species II was Mykelti Williamson[16].
  • A cast member of Species II was George Dzundza[17].
  • A cast member of Species II was Justin Lazard[18].
  • A cast member of Species II was Myriam Cyr[19].
  • A cast member of Species II was Peter Boyle[20].
  • A cast member of Species II was Sarah Wynter[21].
  • A cast member of Species II was Scott Morgan[22].
  • Species II was produced by Frank Mancuso, Jr.[23].
  • Species II's part of the series is recorded as Species[24].
  • Species II's production company is recorded as Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer[25].
  • Species II's director of photography is recorded as Matthew F. Leonetti[26].
  • The original language of Species II was English[27].

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Authorship and Creation

Species II was produced by Frank Mancuso, Jr.[23]. It was directed by Peter Medak[4]. Chris Brancato wrote the screenplay for it[5]. Cast members include Natasha Henstridge[12], Q220584[13], Marg Helgenberger[14], James Cromwell[15], Mykelti Williamson[16], and George Dzundza[17].

Publication

Publication dates include January 1, 1998[28] and July 30, 1998[29]. The original language of Species II was English[27]. Genres include science fiction film[7], monster film[8], and horror film[9]. Its part of the series is recorded as Species[24]. It was distributed by video on demand[30].

Subject and Themes

Species II's part of the series is recorded as Species[24].

Reception

Reviews include 3.3/10[31], 9%[32], and 19/100[33].

Adaptations and Inspiration

Species II followed Species[10]. It was followed by Species III[11].

Why It Matters

Species II ranks in the top 3% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,266 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] It is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [5] . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . filmaffinity.com. Retrieved . filmaffinity.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . imdb.com. Retrieved . imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [30] . wikidata.org.
  27. [31] . Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [32] . wikidata.org.
  29. [33] . wikidata.org.
  30. [28] . wikidata.org.
  31. [29] . Lexicon of international films. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Yirba · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14449 1862
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  2. 5w ago · Reubot · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Screenwriter Chris Brancato
    Followed by Species III
    Medierådet rating For ages 15 and up
    Cnc film rating (france) no minors under twelve
    + 35 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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