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Directed by
Roger Donaldson Roger Donaldson  
Written by
Dennis Feldman Dennis Feldman ... written by
Cast
Ben Kingsley Ben Kingsley ... Xavier Fitch
Michael Madsen Michael Madsen ... Preston Lennox
Alfred Molina Alfred Molina ... Dr. Stephen Arden
Forest Whitaker Forest Whitaker ... Dan Smithson
Marg Helgenberger Marg Helgenberger ... Dr. Laura Baker
Natasha Henstridge Natasha Henstridge ... Sil
Michelle Williams Michelle Williams ... Young Sil
Jordan Lund Jordan Lund ... Aide
Don Fischer Don Fischer ... Aide
Scott McKenna Scott McKenna ... Train Hobo
Virginia Morris Virginia Morris ... Mother
Jayne Luke Jayne Luke ... Snack Shop Clerk
David K. Schroeder David K. Schroeder ... German Tourist
David Jensen David Jensen ... Conductor
Esther Scott Esther Scott ... Female Conductor
Shirley Prestia Shirley Prestia ... Victoria Roth, Ph.D.
William Utay William Utay ... Colleague
David Selburg David Selburg ... Government Man
Herta Ware Herta Ware ... Mrs. Morris
Melissa Bickerton Melissa Bickerton ... Fitch's Secretary
Lucy Rodriguez Lucy Rodriguez ... Wedding Dress Saleswoman
Scott Sproule Scott Sproule ... Team Driver
Stogie Kenyatta Stogie Kenyatta ... Cop
Gary Bullock Gary Bullock ... Motel Clerk
Susan Hauser Susan Hauser ... Lab Worker
William Bumiller William Bumiller ... Club Bouncer
Caroline Barclay Caroline Barclay ... Drunken Girl
Matthew Ashford Matthew Ashford ... Guy in Club
Anthony Guidera Anthony Guidera ... Robbie, Guy Picking Up Sil
Sara Lise Sara Lise ... Screaming Woman (as Sarah S. Leese)
Whip Hubley Whip Hubley ... John Carey
Patricia Belcher Patricia Belcher ... Hospital Admittance Clerk
Richard Fancy Richard Fancy ... Hospital Doctor
Leslie Ishii Leslie Ishii ... Hospital Nurse
Marliese Schneider Marliese Schneider ... Abducted Woman (as Marliese K. Schneider)
Robert Mendelson Robert Mendelson ... Homeless Man
Pamela Cook Pamela Cook ... Commercial Model (as Pam Cook)
Lisa Liberati Lisa Liberati ... Bathroom Bimbo
Ed Stone Ed Stone ... Waiter
Dendrie Taylor Dendrie Taylor ... Marie
Kurtis Burow Kurtis Burow ... Baby Boy
Dana Hee Dana Hee ... Creature Performer
Frank Welker Frank Welker ... Alien Sil (voice)
Uncredited Cast
Justin Armao Justin Armao ... Bystander
Andrzej Bartkowiak Andrzej Bartkowiak ... Passerby
Jellybean Benítez Jellybean Benítez ... Club DJ
Greg Bronson Greg Bronson ... Special Forces
Jimmy Chunga Jimmy Chunga ... Commando
Roger Donaldson Roger Donaldson ... Passerby
James Ent James Ent ... Lt. Steele
Roman Güttinger Roman Güttinger ... Doctor
Christopher Ivins Christopher Ivins ... Soldier
Zak Knutson Zak Knutson ... Club Doorman
Coati Mundi Coati Mundi ... Conga Player
Jason Newell Jason Newell ... Special Forces
Michael Satterfield Michael Satterfield ... Hotel Guest
Peter Wick Peter Wick ... Soldier
Produced by
Mark Egerton Mark Egerton ... associate producer
Dennis Feldman Dennis Feldman ... producer
Frank Mancuso Jr. Frank Mancuso Jr. ... producer
David Streit David Streit ... executive producer
Original Music by
Christopher Young Christopher Young  
Special Effects by
Gino Acevedo Gino Acevedo ... "Sil" puppet paint scheme: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Damon Allison Damon Allison ... special effects crew
Richard Alonzo Richard Alonzo ... prosthetic effects: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Brent Baker Brent Baker ... mold maker supervisor: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Nigel Booth Nigel Booth ... prosthetic effects: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Dale Brady Dale Brady ... "Sil" suit fabrication: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Billy Bryan Billy Bryan ... chrysalis supervisor: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Norman Cabrera Norman Cabrera ... "Sil" creature supervisor: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Jackie Caydam Jackie Caydam ... administration: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Terry Chapman Terry Chapman ... special effects crew
Kenneth C. Clark Kenneth C. Clark ... special effects crew
Helen Cohen Helen Cohen ... business manager: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Joe Colwell Joe Colwell ... moldmaker: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Bill Corso Bill Corso ... XFX art director: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Eric Dressor Eric Dressor ... special effects crew
Mike Edmonson Mike Edmonson ... special effects crew
Lynette Eklund Lynette Eklund ... "Sil" suit fabrication: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc. / fabricator
Mike Elizalde Mike Elizalde ... "Sil" puppet mechanical design: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Jim Eustermann Jim Eustermann ... project manager: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Andy Evans Andy Evans ... special effects crew
Eric Fiedler Eric Fiedler ... mechanical design supervisor: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Joe Fordham Joe Fordham ... production coordinator: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Robert Freitas Robert Freitas ... lab creature effects: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Dan Gaspar Dan Gaspar ... special effects crew / special effects foreman
Brian Goehring Brian Goehring ... "Sil" hair effects: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Mark Habegger Mark Habegger ... production assistant: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Joel Harlow Joel Harlow ... lab creature effects: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Gerald Craig Harris Gerald Craig Harris ... special effects crew
Moto Hata Moto Hata ... "Sil" suit paint scheme: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Nori Honda Nori Honda ... lab creature effects: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Michael Hosch Michael Hosch ... "Sil" sculptural supervisor: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Elmer Hui Elmer Hui ... special effects crew
Tom Irvin Tom Irvin ... foam latex supervisor: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Jeff Jarvis Jeff Jarvis ... special effects coordinator
Leon Laderach Leon Laderach ... prosthetic effects: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Leonard MacDonald Leonard MacDonald ... chrysalis supervisor: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Tony Mancinetti Tony Mancinetti ... sculptural assistant: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Todd Minobe Todd Minobe ... "Sil" puppet mechanical design: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Robert Newton Robert Newton ... "Sil" puppet mechanical design: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Scott Oshita Scott Oshita ... "Sil" puppet mechanical design: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
David Perteet David Perteet ... mold maker: XFX
Mike Reedy Mike Reedy ... special effects foreman
Kevin Reter Kevin Reter ... moldmaker: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Shaun Smith Shaun Smith ... "Sil" hair effects: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Douglas J. Stewart Douglas J. Stewart ... assistant painter: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Sean Taylor Sean Taylor ... production assistant: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Matt Ullman Matt Ullman ... production assistant: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Patricia Villalobos Patricia Villalobos ... special effects crew
Brian Walsh Brian Walsh ... lab creature effects: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
John Weldy John Weldy ... lab creature effects: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Bill Wieger Bill Wieger ... alien sex sequence design: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Mark Bryan Wilson Mark Bryan Wilson ... lab creature supervisor: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
TaMara Carlson Woodard TaMara Carlson Woodard ... "Sil" suit fabrication: Steve Johnson's XFX, Inc.
Steve Fink Steve Fink ... fabricator
Visual Effects by
Richard Addison-Wood Richard Addison-Wood ... software research and development: Boss Film
Amit Agrawal Amit Agrawal ... software research and development: Boss Film
Jim Atkinson Jim Atkinson ... additional software support: Wavefront Technologies
Dale Baer Dale Baer ... animation consultant: Boss Film
Barbara Balents Barbara Balents ... additional software support: Wavefront Technologies
Alan Barnett Alan Barnett ... digital effects supervisor: Sight Effects
Maurice Bastian Maurice Bastian ... digital model supervisor: Boss Film
Eric Bigas Eric Bigas ... computer display graphics and special visual effects: Mann Consulting
Christopher Bonnstetter Christopher Bonnstetter ... tape operator: Boss Film
Phil Brennan Phil Brennan ... inferno artist
Bill Brier Bill Brier ... editorial supervisor: Boss Film
Megan Bryant Megan Bryant ... digital recording: Boss Film
Andre Bustanoby Andre Bustanoby ... head of physical integration: Boss Film
Ruth Caspary Ruth Caspary ... tape operator: Boss Film
Michael Chang Michael Chang ... matte painter: Boss Film
Clint Colver Clint Colver ... computer animator: Boss Film
Steve Cummings Steve Cummings ... computer animator: Boss Film
Melissa Davies Melissa Davies ... digital effects supervisor: Sight Effects
Bill Dietrich Bill Dietrich ... computer animator: Boss Film
Crystal Dowd Crystal Dowd ... visual effects associate producer: Boss Film
Jason Dowdeswell Jason Dowdeswell ... computer animator: Boss Film
Ken Dudderar Ken Dudderar ... engineering foreman: Boss Film
Richard Edlund Richard Edlund ... visual effects supervisor
Christopher Edwards Christopher Edwards ... digital imaging supervisor: Boss Film
Shine Fitzner Shine Fitzner ... computer animator: Boss Film
Mike Fleming Mike Fleming ... computer animator: Boss Film
Todd Fulford Todd Fulford ... computer animator: Boss Film
Jody Gaber Jody Gaber ... assistant coordinator: Boss Film
Kevin Geiger Kevin Geiger ... computer animator: Boss Film
Lynn M. Gephart Lynn M. Gephart ... assistant CGI production manager: Boss Film
Meher Gourjian Meher Gourjian ... software research and development: Boss Film
Jim Green Jim Green ... computer animator: Boss Film
Moon Han Moon Han ... systems administrator: Boss Film
Rudy Hassen Rudy Hassen ... digital effects supervisor: Sight Effects
Bill Hedge Bill Hedge ... motion capture puppeteer: Boss Film
Joe Henke Joe Henke ... computer animator: Boss Film
Jeff Homolya Jeff Homolya ... camera department manager: Boss Film
Walter F. Hyneman Walter F. Hyneman ... computer animator: Boss Film
Shahril Ibrahim Shahril Ibrahim ... head of software development: Boss Film
Christopher Jackson Christopher Jackson ... model shop coordinator: Boss Film
Evan Jacobs Evan Jacobs ... pyrotechnician: Boss Film
Kevin J. Jolly Kevin J. Jolly ... editorial intern: Boss Film
Karin Joy Karin Joy ... visual effects coordinator: Boss Film
Rachel Kelley Rachel Kelley ... matte painter: Boss Film
William A. Klinger William A. Klinger ... facilities manager: Boss Film
Gauth Krishnamurti Gauth Krishnamurti ... software research and development: Boss Film
Lee Levitt Lee Levitt ... assistant to visual effects supervisor: Boss Film
Janice Lew Janice Lew ... digital model supervisor: Boss Film
Alex Mann Alex Mann ... computer display graphics and special visual effects: Mann Consulting
Harold Mann Harold Mann ... computer display graphics and special visual effects: Mann Consulting
John Mann John Mann ... visual effects designer: Boss Film
Jeffrey Martin Jeffrey Martin ... additional software support: Wavefront Technologies
Jeffrey Martin Jeffrey Martin ... additional software support: Wavefront Technologies
Joel Román Mendías Joel Román Mendías ... assistant to production supervisor: Boss Film
Douglas Miller Douglas Miller ... motion capture puppeteer: Boss Film
Hiroyuki Miyoshi Hiroyuki Miyoshi ... software research and development: Boss Film
Michele Moen Michele Moen ... matte department supervisor: Boss Film
Ray Moore Ray Moore ... model maker/stage: Boss Film
Raquel Morales Raquel Morales ... matte painter: Boss Film
Robert Mrozowski Robert Mrozowski ... matte painter: Boss Film
Michelle Murdocca Michelle Murdocca ... CGI production manager: Boss Film
Matt Newell Matt Newell ... head technical assistant: Boss Film
Koichi Noguchi Koichi Noguchi ... computer animator: Boss Film Studios
Rob Ostir Rob Ostir ... computer animator: Boss Film
Patrick Phillips Patrick Phillips ... visual effects
Sean Phillips Sean Phillips ... technical advisor: Boss Film
Dane Picard Dane Picard ... computer animator: Boss Film
Jeff Platt Jeff Platt ... electronics supervisor: Boss Film
Mark M. Pompian Mark M. Pompian ... computer animator: Boss Film
Christopher Roda Christopher Roda ... computer animator: Boss Film
Mark Rodahl Mark Rodahl ... computer animator: Boss Film
Alan Rosenfeld Alan Rosenfeld ... computer animator: Boss Film
Chris Ross Chris Ross ... software research and development: Boss Film
Landon Ruddel Landon Ruddel ... stage operations: Boss Film
Jim Rygiel Jim Rygiel ... visual effects co-supervisor: Boss Film
Brian Samuels Brian Samuels ... digital lighting designer: Boss Film
Moon Hwa Seun Moon Hwa Seun ... digital lighting designer: Boss Film
Donny Sierer Donny Sierer ... electronics technician: Boss Film
Sabrina Silver Sabrina Silver ... visual effects coordinator: Boss Film
Craig A. Simms Craig A. Simms ... tape operator: Boss Film
Ron Simonson Ron Simonson ... digital color correction: Boss Film
David Alexander Smith David Alexander Smith ... computer animator: Boss Film
Jeff W. Smith Jeff W. Smith ... digital lighting designer: Boss Film
Alexander E. Sokoloff Alexander E. Sokoloff ... computer animator: Boss Film
Alexander E. Sokoloff Alexander E. Sokoloff ... animator
Ellen Somers Ellen Somers ... visual effects production supervisor: Boss Film
Brian Steiner Brian Steiner ... computer animator: Boss Film
Chris Steinke Chris Steinke ... network administrator: Boss Film / senior systems administrator
Trey Stokes Trey Stokes ... motion capture puppeteer: Boss Film
Jacques Stroweis Jacques Stroweis ... digital consultant: Boss Film
Mark Swain Mark Swain ... animation/motion capture: Boss Film
Kenji Sweeney Kenji Sweeney ... matte painter: Boss Film
Michael Sweeney Michael Sweeney ... post production supervisor: Boss Film
Craig Talmy Craig Talmy ... lead motion capture puppeteer: Boss Film
Timothy Tompkins Timothy Tompkins ... computer animator: Boss Film
Marc Toscano Marc Toscano ... computer animator: Boss Film
Wayne Vincenzi Wayne Vincenzi ... computer animator: Boss Film
Chris Waegner Chris Waegner ... computer animator: Boss Film
R.D. Wegener R.D. Wegener ... tape operator: Boss Film
Mike Wise Mike Wise ... electronics engineer: Boss Film
David J. Witters David J. Witters ... computer animator: Boss Film
Nancy Wright Nancy Wright ... digital recording: Boss Film
Ken Ziegler Ken Ziegler ... computer animator: Boss Film
Judith Bell Judith Bell ... digital artist
David Jones David Jones ... model supervisor
Derek N. Prusak Derek N. Prusak ... visual effects assistant cameraman
Martin Rae Martin Rae ... chief operating officer
Olivier Sarda Olivier Sarda ... digital compositor
Kevin Andrew Smith Kevin Andrew Smith ... systems administrator: Boss Film Studios
Stephen Sobisky Stephen Sobisky ... project manager: Viewpoint Datalabs
Theo Waddell Theo Waddell ... visual effects editor
Greg Wuller Greg Wuller ... systems intern: Boss Film
Xye Xye ... visual effects
Stunts
Joni Avery Joni Avery ... stunt performer / stunt double: Mag Helgenberger
Charles Croughwell Charles Croughwell ... stunts
Lanier Edwards Lanier Edwards ... stunts
Debbie Evans Debbie Evans ... stunts
Donna Evans Donna Evans ... stunts
Andy Gill Andy Gill ... stunts
Tony Jefferson Tony Jefferson ... stunts
Kay Kimler Kay Kimler ... stunts
Max Kleven Max Kleven ... stunt coordinator
Lisa McCullough Lisa McCullough ... stunts
Glenn Randall Jr. Glenn Randall Jr. ... stunt coordinator
Gina Angela Ritchie Gina Angela Ritchie ... stunts
Denise Lynne Roberts Denise Lynne Roberts ... stunts
John Tamburro John Tamburro ... helicopter stunt pilot
Leo Arroyo Leo Arroyo ... stunts
John Cade John Cade ... stunts
Scott Duthie Scott Duthie ... stunt safety: second unit
Dana Hee Dana Hee ... stunt performer
Ray Lykins Ray Lykins ... stunt double: Michael Madsen
Pat Romano Pat Romano ... stunts
John-Clay Scott John-Clay Scott ... stunts
Nancy Young Nancy Young ... stunt double: Natasha Henstridge
Thanks
Glen Evans Glen Evans ... the producers wish to thank
Matt Malkan Matt Malkan ... the producers wish to thank
Additional Info
Premiere: July 07, 1995
DVD Release: March 26, 1997
Blu-ray Release: July 25, 2006
Country: United States
Distributor: Scream Factory
Websites: IMDb Wikipedia
Ratings
SkullJoy

5.0 / 10

IMDb

5.9 / 10

Metacritic

49 / 100

Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures) (presents)
Distributors
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
  (1995) (United States) (theatrical)
MGM/UA Home Entertainment
  (1996) (United States) (VHS)
MGM/UA Home Video
  (1996) (United States) (Laserdisc) (video)
MGM Home Entertainment
  (1997) (United States) (DVD)
CBS
  (1999) (United States) (TV)
MGM Home Entertainment
  (1999) (United States) (VHS)
Warner Home Video
  (1999) (United States) (VHS)
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  (2006) (United States) (Blu-ray)
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
  (2008) (United States) (DVD)
Scream Factory
  (2017) (United States) (2-Disc Collector's Edition) (Blu-ray)
Pluto TV
  (2021) (United States) (video)
Scream Factory
  (2022) (United States) (Ultra HD Blu-ray) (3-Disc Collector's Edition) (Blu-ray)
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
  (2007) (United States) (2-Disc Collector's Edition) (DVD)
Home Box Office (HBO)
  (2002) (United States) (TV)
MGM Home Entertainment
  (2002) (United States) (DTS Version) (DVD)
MGM Home Entertainment
  (2006) (United States) (Blu-ray)
MGM Home Entertainment
  (2007) (United States) (2-Disc Collector's Edition) (DVD)
MGM Home Entertainment
  (2008) (United States) (Blu-ray)
MGM Home Entertainment
  (2010) (United States) (Blu-ray)
MGM Home Entertainment
  (2010) (United States) (DVD)
MGM Home Entertainment
  (2014) (United States) (Blu-ray)
MGM Home Entertainment
  (2017) (United States) (Blu-ray)
Sci Fi
  (United States) (TV)
Sci-Fi Channel
  (United States) (TV)
Shout! Factory
  (2017) (United States) (2-Disc Collector's Edition) (Blu-ray)
Shout! Factory
  (2022) (United States) (Ultra HD Blu-ray) (3-Disc Collector's Edition) (Blu-ray)
Filming Locations
Arecibo Observatory, Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Biltmore Hotel - 506 S. Grand Avenue, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
  (interiors)
Brigham City, Utah, USA
Elysian Park, Los Angeles, California, USA
  (Sil drives stolen silver Taurus on mountain road lined with palm trees and finds high voltage power box. In a later scene, same car is being pursued and careens down hill. Specific location is Angels point road, just before Elysian Fields.)
Los Angeles, California, USA
Raleigh Studios - 5300 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
  (Studio)
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California, USA
Union Station - 800 N. Alameda Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
Utah, USA
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