Species vs Tag
Tag has the higher audience score (6.5/10 against 6/10 for Species). Tag is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 1h 48m. Species is the older of the two (1995 against 2015). Both are action, horror, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Species
Tag| Species | Tag | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.0/10 | ★ 6.5/10 |
| Year | 1995 | 2015 |
| Length | 1h 48m | 1h 25m |
| Genres | Action, Horror, Science Fiction | Action, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller |
| Country | – | Japan |
| Director | Roger Donaldson | Sion Sono |
| Main cast | Marg Helgenberger, Forest Whitaker, Alfred Molina, Michelle Williams, Natasha Henstridge | Yuki Sakurai, Takumi Saitoh, Hiroko Yashiki, Maryjun Takahashi, Reina Triendl |
Synopsis
Species
In 1993, the Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence Project receives a transmission detailing an alien DNA structure, along with instructions on how to splice it with human DNA. The result is Sil, a sensual but deadly creature who can change from a beautiful woman to an armour-plated killing machine in the blink of an eye.
Tag
Mitsuko, a young student, encounters a series of horrifying incidents set in alternate realities where people wind up dead in the most horrendous fashion.