Species vs World War Z
World War Z has the higher audience score (6.8/10 against 6/10 for Species). Species is the shorter watch at 1h 48m compared with 1h 56m. Species is the older of the two (1995 against 2013). Both are action, horror, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Species
World War Z| Species | World War Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.0/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 1995 | 2013 |
| Length | 1h 48m | 1h 56m |
| Genres | Action, Horror, Science Fiction | Action, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Roger Donaldson | Marc Forster |
| Main cast | Marg Helgenberger, Forest Whitaker, Alfred Molina, Michelle Williams, Natasha Henstridge | Matthew Fox, Ruth Negga, Elyes Gabel, Mireille Enos, James Badge Dale |
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.
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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