Species: The Awakening vs World War Z

World War Z has the higher audience score (6.8/10 against 4.7/10 for Species: The Awakening). Species: The Awakening is the shorter watch at 1h 38m compared with 1h 56m. Species: The Awakening is the older of the two (2007 against 2013). Both are horror, science fiction, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Species: The Awakening posterSpecies: The Awakening2007 VS World War Z posterWorld War Z2013
Species: The AwakeningWorld War Z
Audience score★ 4.7/10★ 6.8/10
Year20072013
Length1h 38m1h 56m
GenresHorror, Science Fiction, ThrillerAction, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Country––
DirectorNick LyonMarc Forster
Main castBen Cross, Helena Mattsson, Alejandra Gollas, Kristyan Ferrer, Meagen FayMatthew Fox, Ruth Negga, Elyes Gabel, Mireille Enos, James Badge Dale

Synopsis

Species: The Awakening

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.

World War Z

Life for former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane and his family seems content. Suddenly, the world is plagued by a mysterious infection turning whole human populations into rampaging mindless zombies. After barely escaping the chaos, Lane is persuaded to go on a mission to investigate this disease. What follows is a perilous trek around the world where Lane must brave horrific dangers and long odds to find answers before human…

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